Loch Sport, VIC 3851 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Loch Sport is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3851, home to 1,021 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wellington local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 187 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,021
- Median age
- 63 years
- Median household income
- $674 /week
- Median personal income
- $433 /week
- Median family income
- $848 /week
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Wellington
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gippsland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $180 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $700
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Loch Sport Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Simon Ct/National Park Rd
- Camerons Rd/National Park Rd
- Cliff St/Lake St
- Bream Rd/National Park Rd
- Wallaby St/Swan St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 restaurants
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 77.8% of the 2,711 resolvable premises in Loch Sport. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 77.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 22.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 408 across postcode 3851 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 127 property offences, 105 violent offences, 24 public order offences.
- Wider Wellington LGA: 12,111 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loch Sport?
Loch Sport (VIC 3851) had 1,021 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 63. It sits within the Wellington local government area.
What is the median rent in Loch Sport?
The median advertised rent in Loch Sport is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Loch Sport?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Loch Sport covering government sectors. Nearest include: Loch Sport Primary School (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Loch Sport?
Loch Sport is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (77.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Loch Sport?
Across postcode 3851, 408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (127), violent (105), public order (24). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Loch Sport?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Loch Sport centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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