Lake Tyers Beach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Lake Tyers Beach, VIC 3909.
About Lake Tyers Beach
Welcome to Lake Tyers Beach
Lake Tyers Beach sits on Victoria's Gippsland coast, a few kilometres east of Lakes Entrance, where a narrow spit of land divides the ocean from the still waters of Lake Tyers. It's a small, low-key coastal settlement built around fishing, boating and the kind of quiet that's increasingly hard to find within reach of a major regional centre.
With a population of just 802 and a median age of 53, this is a suburb that appeals to retirees, tree-and-sea-changers and holiday-home owners rather than young families chasing city commutes. The pace is slow, the housing stock modest, and the drawcard is the water on both sides of the peninsula.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Lake Tyers Beach revolves around the lake and the surf beach a short walk from most homes. Fishing, boating and kayaking on Lake Tyers are the main pastimes, and the ocean beach offers a wilder alternative for walkers and surfers. Dining options within the suburb itself are limited, but nearby Lakes Entrance provides the full range of cafes, seafood restaurants and pubs that make it Gippsland's best-known holiday town, and it's close enough for a regular outing rather than a special trip.
Shopping & neighbouring areas
There's no large retail strip in Lake Tyers Beach, so residents rely on Lakes Entrance for supermarkets, specialty shops and services. The neighbouring locality of Lake Bunga shares a similarly quiet, low-density character, and together the two areas form a peaceful buffer between the lake system and the busier tourist core of Lakes Entrance.
Getting around
Lake Tyers Beach is best navigated by car, with the Princes Highway providing the main link to Lakes Entrance and on to Bairnsdale and Melbourne beyond. There's no train line locally; the nearest rail access is via Bairnsdale, roughly half an hour's drive away, which connects to Melbourne's regional network. Locally, roads are quiet and cycling around the peninsula is a popular way to get between the lake and beach sides of the settlement.
Schools & families
Families in the area are served by Toorloo Arm Primary School, a small local primary catering to the immediate district. Given the suburb's older median age of 53, it's a community with relatively few young families day to day, though the school remains an important hub for those who do live here or in surrounding parts of the Lake Tyers and Nowa Nowa area. Secondary schooling options are found in Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's setting is its recreation ground: Lake Tyers itself is a significant estuarine system popular with anglers and boaties, while the ocean beach caters to swimmers and surfers. The surrounding Lake Tyers State Park and nearby coastal reserves offer walking tracks and birdwatching, making the area a drawcard for nature-focused visitors as much as permanent residents.
The property market
Property in Lake Tyers Beach centres on a median house price of $510,000, with growth essentially flat over the recent period at +0.0%. Current listings show a mix of 65% houses and 35% land, reflecting an active market for vacant blocks alongside established homes, typical of a coastal settlement where buyers often purchase land to build a holiday or retirement home over time. It's a market that suits patient buyers looking for lifestyle value rather than rapid capital growth, with prices that remain accessible compared with larger coastal towns nearby.
Market snapshot
Lake Tyers Beach property market
Median sale price
$510k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$386k
Median
$510k
Premium
$1.03m
Days on market
141
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
18
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -2.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Lake Tyers Beach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Lake Tyers Beach, VIC 3909.
Population
802
residents (2021)
Median age
53
years
Household income
$1,171
median, per week
Median rent
$275
per week
Median mortgage
$1,228
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Lake Tyers Beach
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Lake Tyers Beach
$350k
4 Skidale Close
Sold ~July 2026
$515k
48 Lind Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$750k
47 Bream Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Lake Tyers Beach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Lake Tyers Beach?
The median house price in Lake Tyers Beach, VIC is $510k for a 3-bedroom home.
Is Lake Tyers Beach a good place to live?
Lake Tyers Beach is a small coastal village located in Gippsland, along Victoria's eastern coastline. Lake Tyers Beach is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 802 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Lake Tyers Beach?
Lake Tyers Beach has a population of 802 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 53.
What schools are in Lake Tyers Beach?
There is 1 school in or near Lake Tyers Beach, including Toorloo Arm Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake Tyers Beach?
Properties in Lake Tyers Beach take around 141 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Lake Tyers Beach?
Entry-level properties in Lake Tyers Beach start around $386k, while premium homes reach $1.03m.
What suburbs are near Lake Tyers Beach?
Suburbs near Lake Tyers Beach include Lake Bunga.
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