Colac East at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
168
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Colac East.
The postcode for Colac East is 3250 (VIC).
Colac East (3250) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Colac East has roughly 168 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Colac East 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Colac East's population at 168, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
168
Median age
46
Family households
68%
Lone person
23%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
168
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Colac East.
Local schools for Colac East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Colac Primary School
Colac Secondary College
Colac West Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Colac East.
- What is the Colac East postcode?
- Colac East is in the 3250 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Colac East?
- Colac East is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3250, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Colac East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Colac East?
- There are 9 schools serving Colac East on this page, including Colac Primary School, St Mary's School, Colac Secondary College.
- How walkable is Colac East?
- Colac East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Colac East?
- Colac East is close to Irrewarra, Colac, Elliminyt, Colac West, Balintore.
- What is the population of Colac East?
- The population of Colac East is approximately 168 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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