Yarriambiack Shire Council
Glenorchy
Glenorchy at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
541
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Glenorchy.
Glenorchy (3385) sits in the Yarriambiack region of Victoria.
Glenorchy has roughly 541 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Glenorchy 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenorchy's population at 541, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
541
Median age
52
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)
$196/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$167/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
541
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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 Glenorchy.
Local schools for Glenorchy
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stawell Primary School
Skene Street Specialist School
Stawell West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Glenorchy.
- What is the Glenorchy postcode?
- Glenorchy is in the 3385 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glenorchy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $196, for units it's $167.
- What schools are in Glenorchy?
- There are 13 schools serving Glenorchy on this page, including Stawell Primary School, Skene Street Specialist School, Stawell West Primary School.
- How walkable is Glenorchy?
- Glenorchy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Glenorchy?
- Glenorchy is close to Riachella, Deep Lead, Deep Lead, Campbells Bridge, Campbells Bridge.
- What is the population of Glenorchy?
- Glenorchy has approximately 541 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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