Glenorchy, VIC 3385 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Glenorchy is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3385, home to 131 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yarriambiack local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 229 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$150 /wk
Population131
Median age53
Area176.3 km²
To CBD229 km
LGANorthern Grampians

Demographics

Population
131
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$1,020 /week
Median personal income
$508 /week
Median family income
$1,281 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Northern Grampians
Statistical region (SA4)
North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wannon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$150 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$759
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Wills St/Edwards St bus · 289 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 20 resolvable premises in Glenorchy. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 55 across postcode 3385 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 36 property offences, 8 drug offences, 6 violent offences.
  • Wider Northern Grampians LGA: 13,475 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Glenorchy?

Glenorchy (VIC 3385) had 131 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Northern Grampians local government area.

What is the median rent in Glenorchy?

The median advertised rent in Glenorchy is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Glenorchy?

Glenorchy is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Glenorchy?

Across postcode 3385, 55 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (36), drug offences (8), violent (6). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Glenorchy?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenorchy centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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