Bolwarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
13.3k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Bolwarra.
The postcode for Bolwarra is 3305 (VIC).
Bolwarra (3305) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Bolwarra has roughly 13,344 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bolwarra scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bolwarra's population at 13,344, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
13,344
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,344
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bolwarra.
Local schools for Bolwarra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bolwarra Primary School
Portland North Primary School
Portland Bay School
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Frequently asked
About Bolwarra.
- What is the Bolwarra postcode?
- Bolwarra is in the 3305 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- Where is Bolwarra?
- Bolwarra is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3305, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bolwarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Bolwarra?
- There are 10 schools serving Bolwarra on this page, including Bolwarra Primary School, Portland North Primary School, Bayview College.
- How walkable is Bolwarra?
- Bolwarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bolwarra?
- Bolwarra is close to Dutton Way, Gorae, Allestree, Portland North, Gorae West.
- What is the population of Bolwarra?
- The population of Bolwarra is approximately 13,344 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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