Lakes Entrance
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Lakes Entrance is a scenic coastal town known for its expansive waterways, beautiful beaches, and lively seafood scene. With a small-town charm and lakeside lifestyle, it is a gateway to the Gippsland Lakes region and attracts holidaymakers year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
5,145
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.87°, 148.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,235
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
4.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
794 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
BSJ
Distance
38 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.