Colac East vs Colac
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The verdict
Colac rates higher for transport (75 vs 46). Colac East is closer to the coast (38.5 km vs 41.8 km).
Scores
Colac EastColac
| Colac East | Colac | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 59 |
| Transport | 46 | 75 |
| Education | 41 | 38 |
| Liveability | 47 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colac East | Colac | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168 | 9,243 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,541 | $1,108 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 20.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Colac East — · Colac —
Property
| Colac East | Colac | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $458K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $362K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Colac East | Colac | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 595 | 400 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 595 | 76 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,190 | 930 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,524 | 7,757 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colac East | Colac | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colac East · Colac
Transport
| Colac East | Colac | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Colac East | Colac | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 0 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.5 km | 41.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 131.6 km | 132.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 43.5 km | 40.9 km |
Population & growth
| Colac East | Colac | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 168 | 9,243 |
| Estimated 2025 | 166 | 9,284 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.30% | 0.11% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Colac East or Colac?
Colac has the higher transport score (Colac East 46/100 vs Colac 75/100).
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