Colac Otway

Simpson

VIC3266

Simpson at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3,047

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Simpson.

Simpson (3266) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.

Simpson has roughly 3,047 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Simpson 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Simpson's population at 3,047, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

3,047

Median age

47

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$220/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$187/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

3,047

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

13

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences7 (53.8%)
A Crimes against the person4 (30.8%)
C Drug offences1 (7.7%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (7.7%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Simpson.

Local schools for Simpson

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Government School Catchment

Simpson Primary School

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Carlisle River Primary School

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Timboon P-12 School

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Frequently asked

About Simpson.

What is the Simpson postcode?
Simpson is in the 3266 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
What is the average rent in Simpson?
The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
What schools are in Simpson?
There are 20 schools serving Simpson on this page, including Simpson Primary School, Carlisle River Primary School, Timboon P-12 School.
How walkable is Simpson?
Simpson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Simpson?
Simpson is close to Kennedys Creek, Cooriemungle, Bungador, Carpendeit, Chapple Vale.
What is the population of Simpson?
Simpson has approximately 3,047 residents. The median age is 47.

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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