Hordern Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Hordern Vale.
The postcode for Hordern Vale is 3238 (VIC).
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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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
44
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Hordern Vale.
Local schools for Hordern Vale
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Government School Catchment
Apollo Bay P-12 College
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.
- Where is Hordern Vale?
- Hordern Vale is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3238, 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?
- The population of Hordern Vale is approximately 44 (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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