Hordern Vale flood & bushfire risk
Of Hordern Vale’s 67 mapped properties, 6% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Hordern Vale’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 Hordern Vale
Flood and bushfire areas across Hordern Vale. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Hordern Vale
Hordern Vale sits in the Colac-Otway council area, which recorded 1,395 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,395 total. Figures are for the whole Colac-Otway council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Hordern Vale
Hordern Vale is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone: PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE
School catchments in Hordern Vale
Hordern Vale can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Hordern Vale
Colac Otway council approved 201 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Colac Otway council area (not just Hordern Vale). 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.