Wellington Shire Council
Giffard West
Giffard West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
72
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Giffard West.
Giffard West (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Giffard West has roughly 72 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Giffard West 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Giffard West's population at 72, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 17% lone person).
Population
72
Median age
52
Family households
58%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$248/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
72
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Giffard West.
Local schools for Giffard West
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Government School Catchment
Longford Primary School
Woodside Primary School
Gormandale And District Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Giffard West.
- What is the Giffard West postcode?
- Giffard West is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Giffard West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $248.
- What schools are in Giffard West?
- There are 20 schools serving Giffard West on this page, including Longford Primary School, Woodside Primary School, Gormandale And District Primary School.
- How walkable is Giffard West?
- Giffard West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Giffard West?
- Giffard West is close to Stradbroke, Darriman, Giffard, Giffard, Seaspray.
- What is the population of Giffard West?
- Giffard West has approximately 72 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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