Colac Otway

Hordern Vale

VIC3238

Hordern Vale at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

44

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Hordern Vale.

Hordern Vale (3238) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.

Hordern Vale has roughly 44 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.

Hordern Vale 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Hordern Vale's population at 44, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 29% lone person).

Population

44

Median age

49

Family households

58%

Lone person

29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$160/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$228/wk

Owner occupied

63%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

44

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hordern Vale.

Local schools for Hordern Vale

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Government School Catchment

Apollo Bay P-12 College

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Lavers Hill K-12 College

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Frequently asked

About Hordern Vale.

What is the Hordern Vale postcode?
Hordern Vale is in the 3238 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
What is the average rent in Hordern Vale?
The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $228.
What schools are in Hordern Vale?
There are 2 schools serving Hordern Vale on this page, including Apollo Bay P-12 College, Lavers Hill K-12 College.
How walkable is Hordern Vale?
Hordern Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Hordern Vale?
Hordern Vale is close to Glenaire, Cape Otway, Johanna, Aire Valley, Wyelangta.
What is the population of Hordern Vale?
Hordern Vale has approximately 44 residents. The median age is 49.

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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