Colac vs Colac West
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The verdict
Colac rates higher for liveability (61 vs 21). Colac is closer to the coast (41.8 km vs 44.0 km).
Scores
ColacColac West
| Colac | Colac West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 31 |
| Transport | 75 | 40 |
| Education | 38 | 31 |
| Liveability | 61 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colac | Colac West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,243 | 89 |
| Median age | 44 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,108 | $1,474 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.8% | 12.2% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Colac — · Colac West —
Property
| Colac | Colac West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $458K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $362K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.4% | Data not available |
| 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 | Colac West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 400 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 930 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,757 | 12,360 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colac | Colac West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 0 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Colac · Colac West
Transport
| Colac | Colac West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 40 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Colac | Colac West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.8 km | 44.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.3 km | 137.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 40.9 km | 37.2 km |
Population & growth
| Colac | Colac West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,243 | 89 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,284 | 88 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Colac or Colac West?
Colac has the higher transport score (Colac 75/100 vs Colac West 40/100).
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