Great Southern at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,935
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Great Southern.
The postcode for Great Southern is 3685 (VIC).
Great Southern (3685) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria.
Great Southern has roughly 2,935 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.
Great Southern 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Great Southern's population at 2,935, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,935
Median age
49
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
2,935
Median age: 49
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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 Great Southern.
Local schools for Great Southern
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Government School Catchment
Rutherglen Primary School
Rutherglen High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
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Frequently asked
About Great Southern.
- What is the Great Southern postcode?
- Great Southern is in the 3685 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- Where is Great Southern?
- Great Southern is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3685, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Great Southern?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Great Southern?
- There are 3 schools serving Great Southern on this page, including Rutherglen Primary School, Rutherglen High School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Great Southern?
- Great Southern has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Great Southern?
- Great Southern is close to Rutherglen, Prentice North, Cornishtown, Carlyle, Lilliput.
- What is the population of Great Southern?
- The population of Great Southern is approximately 2,935 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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