Gorae West bushfire risk
Of Gorae West’s 129 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Gorae West’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Gorae West
Flood and bushfire areas across Gorae West. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Gorae West
Gorae West sits in the Glenelg council area, which recorded 1,679 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,679 total. Figures are for the whole Glenelg council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Gorae West
Gorae West is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
School catchments in Gorae West
Gorae West can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Gorae West
At the 2021 Census, 6.8% of Gorae West’s 237 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 Gorae West
Glenelg council approved 67 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Glenelg council area (not just Gorae West). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 1570 Portland-Nelson Road, Gorae West VIC 3305
- 11 Robbies Lane, Gorae West VIC 3305
- 71 Bothes Road, Gorae West VIC 3305
- 330 Amors Road, Gorae West VIC 3305
- 137 Collivers Road, Gorae West VIC 3305
- 54 Tommys Road, Gorae West VIC 3305
- 166 Suttons And Bryants Road, Gorae West VIC 3305
- 1281 Gorae Road, Gorae West VIC 3305
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.