Northern Grampians Shire Council
Great Western
Great Western at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
425
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Great Western.
Great Western (3377) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Great Western has roughly 425 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Great Western 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.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
425
Median age: 52
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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
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Education
Schools in Great Western.
Local schools for Great Western
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Government School Catchment
Great Western Primary School
Stawell Secondary College
Concongella Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Great Western.
- What is the Great Western postcode?
- Great Western is in the 3377 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Great Western?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Great Western?
- There are 14 schools serving Great Western on this page, including Great Western Primary School, Stawell Secondary College, Concongella Primary School.
- How walkable is Great Western?
- Great Western has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Great Western?
- Great Western is close to Black Range, Armstrong, Rhymney, Norval, Stawell West.
- 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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