Colac vs Elliminyt
The verdict
Colac is more affordable, with a median house price of $458K versus $608K in Elliminyt. Colac rates higher for transport (75 vs 41). Elliminyt rates higher for education (43 vs 38). Elliminyt is closer to the coast (38.8 km vs 41.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Elliminyt rates higher (90 vs 57/100 in Colac).
Scores
| Colac | Elliminyt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 40 |
| Transport | 75 | 41 |
| Education | 38 | 43 |
| Liveability | 61 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colac | Elliminyt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,243 | 3,260 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,108 | $1,815 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.8% | 27.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 90.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Colac — · Elliminyt —
Property
| Colac | Elliminyt | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $458K | $608K |
| Median unit price | $362K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.4% | -28.0% |
| 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 | Elliminyt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 400 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | 61 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 930 | 429 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,757 | 1,135 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colac | Elliminyt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 1,008 |
Transport
| Colac | Elliminyt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 41 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 17 |
| 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 | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Colac | Elliminyt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.8 km | 38.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.3 km | 136.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 40.9 km | 41.6 km |
Population & growth
| Colac | Elliminyt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,243 | 3,260 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,284 | 3,224 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colac or Elliminyt?
Elliminyt has the higher residential safety score (Colac 57/100 vs Elliminyt 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Colac or Elliminyt?
Colac is more affordable, with a median house price of $458K versus $608K.
Which has better schools, Colac or Elliminyt?
Elliminyt has a higher average school ICSEA (Colac 964 vs Elliminyt 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Colac or Elliminyt?
Colac has the higher transport score (Colac 75/100 vs Elliminyt 41/100).
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