Colac Otway
Wongarra
Wongarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
47
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about Wongarra.
Wongarra (3234) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Wongarra has roughly 47 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.
Wongarra 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wongarra's population at 47, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
47
Median age
66
Family households
60%
Lone person
30%
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)
$301/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$148/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
47
Median age: 66
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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
Education
Schools in Wongarra.
Local schools for Wongarra
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Government School Catchment
Apollo Bay P-12 College
Forrest Primary School
Lorne P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Wongarra.
- What is the Wongarra postcode?
- Wongarra is in the 3234 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Wongarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $301, for units it's $148.
- What schools are in Wongarra?
- There are 8 schools serving Wongarra on this page, including Apollo Bay P-12 College, Forrest Primary School, Lorne P-12 College.
- How walkable is Wongarra?
- Wongarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wongarra?
- Wongarra is close to Wongarra, Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf, Petticoat Creek, Skenes Creek North.
- What is the population of Wongarra?
- Wongarra has approximately 47 residents. The median age is 66.
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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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