Apollo Bay
VIC 3233 · Colac Otway
1,790 (2021) → 1,788 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Apollo Bay is a suburb in Colac Otway, VIC 3233, about 154km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $962K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 12/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Apollo Bay has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.58%), New Zealand (1.34%), Ireland (0.89%), India (0.84%), China (0.78%)
Top languages: Greek (1.62%), Indonesian (0.89%), Mandarin (0.78%), Nepali (0.56%), Tagalog (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Apollo Bay P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1039
Nearby (within 10km)
- Belmont High School-Tanybryn CampSecondary · Government · 8.2km
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Apollo Bay
Is Apollo Bay safe?
Apollo Bay has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,346 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Apollo Bay?
In Apollo Bay, the .
How far is Apollo Bay from Melbourne CBD?
Apollo Bay is about 153.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Apollo Bay?
Apollo Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1039 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Apollo Bay?
Apollo Bay has a transport score of 12/100 and 5 bus stops.