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Great Western Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Great Western Compares
Great Western vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Great Western | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,474 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,231 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Great Western is a locality 196 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3374. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Northern Grampians.
According to the 2021 Census, Great Western has a population of 425 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,474, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 6 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Great Western includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,231, with 182 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Great Western scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Great Western is served by Great Western Primary School.
Great Western is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Great Western Details
| Postcode | 3374 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 425 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,474/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $714/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,231 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 154.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 182 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.1597 |
| Longitude | 142.896 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 196 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | Northern Grampians |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 55 (12.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 33 (7.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 68 (16.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 140 (32.9%) |
| 65+ years | 128 (30.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 81 (19.1%) |
| Asthma | 41 (9.6%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 24 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (5.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (2.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 45 (25.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 74 (41.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 53 (29.9%) |
Schools in Great Western
Suburbs Near Great Western
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.