Colac Otway
Cape Otway
Cape Otway at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
34
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Cape Otway.
Cape Otway (3233) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Cape Otway has roughly 34 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cape Otway scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cape Otway's population at 34, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
34
Median age
55
Family households
42%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$351/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cape Otway.
Local schools for Cape Otway
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Government School Catchment
Apollo Bay P-12 College
Lavers Hill K-12 College
Carlisle River Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Cape Otway.
- What is the Cape Otway postcode?
- Cape Otway is in the 3233 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Cape Otway?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $351.
- What schools are in Cape Otway?
- There are 4 schools serving Cape Otway on this page, including Apollo Bay P-12 College, Lavers Hill K-12 College, Carlisle River Primary School.
- How walkable is Cape Otway?
- Cape Otway has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cape Otway?
- Cape Otway is close to Hordern Vale, Glenaire, Marengo, Johanna, Apollo Bay.
- What is the population of Cape Otway?
- Cape Otway has approximately 34 residents. The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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