Colac
VIC 3250 · Colac Otway
9,243 (2021) → 9,284 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Colac is a suburb in Colac Otway, VIC 3250, about 132km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $458K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 75/100, and is about 42km inland. Colac has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (1.46%), England (1.37%), Taiwan (1.26%), New Zealand (1.05%), India (0.63%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.56%), Samoan (0.34%), Malayalam (0.29%), Punjabi (0.26%), Italian (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1022
- Trinity College ColacSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- Colac Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 971
- Colac Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 945
- Colac Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 936
- Colac West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933
- Colac South West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 920
- Lavers Hill K-12 College - Greater Otway Applied Learning SchoolCombined · Government
- St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre Melbourne - Colac CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1031
- Elliminyt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 985
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.9kmICSEA 975
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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 Colac
Is Colac safe?
Colac has a residential safety score of 57/100, 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 7,757 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Colac?
In Colac, the .
How far is Colac from Melbourne CBD?
Colac is about 132.3 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Colac?
Colac has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Colac?
Colac has a transport score of 75/100, including 1 train station and 55 bus stops.