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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2004

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number: 001-15215

GREAT WESTERN BANCORPORATION, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

10834 Old Mill Road, Suite One, Omaha, NE 68154

(Address of principal executive office) (Zip code)

(402) 333-8330

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.

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GREAT WESTERN BANCORPORATION, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY

PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can include words such as “may”, “believe”, “will”, “anticipated”, “estimated”, “projected”, “could”, “should”, “plan” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. Factors that might cause future results to differ from management’s expectations include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, the effect of regulatory or government legislative changes, expected cost savings and revenue growth not fully realized, the progress of strategic initiatives and whether realized within expected time frames, general economic conditions, adequacy of allowance for loan losses, costs or difficulties associated with restructuring initiatives, changes in accounting policies or guidelines, changes in the quality or composition of Great Western Bancorporation, Inc. (“Great Western”) loan and investment portfolios, technology changes and competitive pressures in the geographic and business areas where Great Western conducts its operations.

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning Great Western and its business, including other factors that could materially affect Great Western’s financial results, is included in Great Western’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GREAT WESTERN BANCORPORATION, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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GREAT WESTERN BANCORPORATION, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

For The Three Months Ended

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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GREAT WESTERN BANCORPORATION, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

For The Six Months Ended

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)