Whoorel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Whoorel.
The postcode for Whoorel is 3243 (VIC).
Whoorel (3243) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Whoorel has roughly 25 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Whoorel 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Whoorel's population at 25, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (144% family households, 44% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25
Median age
63
Family households
144%
Lone person
44%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
25
Median age: 63
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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 Whoorel.
Local schools for Whoorel
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Government School Catchment
Birregurra Primary School
Deans Marsh Primary School
Forrest Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Whoorel.
- What is the Whoorel postcode?
- Whoorel is in the 3243 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Whoorel?
- Whoorel is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3243, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Whoorel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Whoorel?
- There are 20 schools serving Whoorel on this page, including Birregurra Primary School, Deans Marsh Primary School, Forrest Primary School.
- How walkable is Whoorel?
- Whoorel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Whoorel?
- Whoorel is close to Birregurra, Deans Marsh, Murroon, Pennyroyal, Bambra.
- What is the population of Whoorel?
- The population of Whoorel is approximately 25 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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