Bolwarra
VIC 3305 · Glenelg
647 (2021) → 640 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bolwarra is a stable suburb in Glenelg, VIC 3305, about 298km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Bolwarra are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bolwarra has an overall score of 17/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.85%), England (1.7%), Netherlands (0.93%), Canada (0.62%), Philippines (0.62%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.62%), Greek (0.46%), Thai (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bolwarra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
Nearby (within 10km)
- Portland North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 976
- Bayview CollegeSecondary · Independent · 7.4kmICSEA 1023
- Portland Bay SchoolCombined · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 909
- Portland Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 964
- Portland Secondary College-Victoria Parade CampusSecondary · Government · 8.2km
- St John's Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · 8.9kmICSEA 1002
- Portland Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 9kmICSEA 942
- All Saints Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.1kmICSEA 1016
- Bundarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 899
- Narrawong District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1041
- Portland South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 964
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
No data
No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bolwarra
Is Bolwarra safe?
Bolwarra has a residential safety score of 63/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,164 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Bolwarra from Melbourne CBD?
Bolwarra is about 297.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Bolwarra?
Bolwarra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 985 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bolwarra?
Bolwarra has a transport score of 0/100.