Great Western, VIC 3374
Ararat Rural City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3374
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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.
What it’s like to live here
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Schools in Great Western
Schools serving Great Western: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Great Western Primary School
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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%
- Owner occupied
- 81%
- Renter occupied
- 9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Crime and safety
57 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Questions 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.
- Where is Great Western?
- Great Western is a suburb in the Ararat Rural City Council area, VIC 3374.
- 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?
- The population of Great Western is approximately 425 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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