Side by sideSuburb comparison

Elliminyt vs Colac West.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Colac West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Colac West (972) sits above Elliminyt (971). Elliminyt skews owner-occupied (89%), Colac West runs more rental-dense (41% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Colac West edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 971). Elliminyt also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsElliminyt vs Colac West

Common questions

Does Elliminyt or Colac West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Colac West scores 972 vs 971 in Elliminyt. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Elliminyt
Metric
Colac West

Price & Market

$735,000
Median house
$205,920
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
41.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
44.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
4
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
3,260
Population
89
41
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
10
971
Avg ICSEA
972

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).