Surf Coast Shire Council
Gherang
Gherang at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
391
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Gherang.
Gherang (3240) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.
Gherang has roughly 391 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gherang 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gherang's population at 391, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
391
Median age
44
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$324/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
391
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Gherang.
Local schools for Gherang
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Government School Catchment
Moriac Primary School
Winchelsea Primary School
Anglesea Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gherang.
- What is the Gherang postcode?
- Gherang is in the 3240 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gherang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $324.
- What schools are in Gherang?
- There are 8 schools serving Gherang on this page, including Moriac Primary School, Winchelsea Primary School, Anglesea Primary School.
- How walkable is Gherang?
- Gherang has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gherang?
- Gherang is close to Wurdiboluc, Modewarre, Wensleydale, Buckley, Paraparap.
- What is the population of Gherang?
- Gherang has approximately 391 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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