Glenelg Shire Council
Gorae West
Gorae West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
237
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Gorae West.
Gorae West (3305) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Gorae West has roughly 237 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Gorae 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 3 government primary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gorae West's population at 237, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
237
Median age
47
Family households
74%
Lone person
28%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$218/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
237
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Gorae West.
Local schools for Gorae West
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Government School Catchment
Portland North Primary School
Bolwarra Primary School
Portland Bay School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Gorae West.
- What is the Gorae West postcode?
- Gorae West is in the 3305 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gorae West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $218.
- What schools are in Gorae West?
- There are 6 schools serving Gorae West on this page, including Portland North Primary School, Bolwarra Primary School, Portland Bay School.
- How walkable is Gorae West?
- Gorae West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gorae West?
- Gorae West is close to Portland North, Cashmore, Gorae, Bolwarra, Portland West.
- What is the population of Gorae West?
- Gorae West has approximately 237 residents. 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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