Ararat Rural City Council
Great Western
Great Western at a glance
Population
425
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Great Western.
Great Western (3374) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Great Western has roughly 425 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Great Western's population at 425, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
425
Median age
52
Family households
65%
Lone person
34%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
425
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
53
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Great Western.
Local schools for Great Western
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Great Western Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Great Western.
- What is the Great Western postcode?
- Great Western is in the 3374 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Great Western?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Great Western?
- There are 1 schools serving Great Western on this page, including Great Western Primary School.
- What is the population of Great Western?
- Great Western has approximately 425 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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