Colac West at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
89
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Colac West.
The postcode for Colac West is 3250 (VIC).
Colac West (3250) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Colac West has roughly 89 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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 West scores 4/100 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, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Colac West's population at 89, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
89
Median age
30
Family households
63%
Lone person
16%
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
41%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
89
Median age: 30
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Colac West.
Local schools for Colac West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lake Colac School
Colac South West Primary School
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 West.
- What is the Colac West postcode?
- Colac West is in the 3250 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Colac West?
- Colac West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3250, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Colac West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Colac West?
- There are 10 schools serving Colac West on this page, including Lake Colac School, Colac South West Primary School, Colac West Primary School.
- How walkable is Colac West?
- Colac West has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Colac West?
- Colac West is close to Colac, Larpent, Cororooke, Elliminyt, Balintore.
- What is the population of Colac West?
- The population of Colac West is approximately 89 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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