Glenorchy flood & bushfire risk
Of Glenorchy’s 138 mapped properties, 52.2% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Glenorchy’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Glenorchy
Flood and bushfire areas across Glenorchy. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Glenorchy
Glenorchy sits in the Northern Grampians council area, which recorded 1,273 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,273 total. Figures are for the whole Northern Grampians council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Glenorchy
Glenorchy is mostly township. The most common zones:
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
School catchments in Glenorchy
Glenorchy can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Glenorchy
At the 2021 Census, 6.1% of Glenorchy’s 131 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Glenorchy
Northern Grampians council approved 31 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Northern Grampians council area (not just Glenorchy). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.