Colac Otway
Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf at a glance
Population
237
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Sugarloaf.
Sugarloaf (3234) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Sugarloaf has roughly 237 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sugarloaf's population at 237, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
237
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$301/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$256/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
237
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sugarloaf.
Local schools for Sugarloaf
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Apollo Bay P-12 College
Forrest Primary School
Lorne P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Sugarloaf.
- What is the Sugarloaf postcode?
- Sugarloaf is in the 3234 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Sugarloaf?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $301, for units it's $256.
- What schools are in Sugarloaf?
- There are 8 schools serving Sugarloaf on this page, including Apollo Bay P-12 College, Forrest Primary School, Lorne P-12 College.
- What suburbs are near Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf is close to Sugarloaf, Wongarra, Wongarra, Grey River, Grey River.
- What is the population of Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf has approximately 237 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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