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VIC · Colac Otway Council

Colac East, 3250

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  • Green suburb
What Colac East is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Colac East is a residential smaller community in Colac Otway with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.

Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.

Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

Population

Population
168
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,541
Dwelling vacancy
14.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
10 of 71
Median monthly mortgage
$1,690
Employment rate
57%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 14 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
34
Against the person
8
Against property
19
Rate per 1,000 residents
202.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 21 residents
State safety percentile
91.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+142.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault4
  • B21 Criminal Damage2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
  • B44 Theft Of A Bicycle2
  • B49 Other Theft6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

3 planning-related records

2021· 1 proposal

  • April 2021

  • Construction of Warehouse and Associated Works
    17 HUGH MURRAY DRIVE COLAC EAST 3250Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 2 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Building and Works Comprising Installation of Three (3) Portable Build ings and Covered Walkway (Retrospective)
    18 Saunders StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Construction of a Warehouse, Including Ancillary Office and Showroom, and Business Identification Sign
    9 Hugh Murray DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ShellPetrol station
  • East HotelPub

    Unit 9 1 Dalton Street

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • East HotelamenitiesUnit 9 1 Dalton Streetpub
  • Shellamenitiesfuel
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assaultcrime4
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime5
  • B44 Theft Of A Bicyclecrime2
  • B49 Other Theftcrime6
  • Building and Works Comprising Installation of Three (3) Portable Build ings and Covered Walkway (Retrospective)planning18 Saunders StreetLodged 04 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Warehouse and Associated Worksplanning17 HUGH MURRAY DRIVE COLAC EAST 3250Lodged 30 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Warehouse, Including Ancillary Office and Showroom, and Business Identification Signplanning9 Hugh Murray DriveLodged 28 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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