Suburbs Colac West

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Colac West VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Colac West, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Colac West VIC is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Colac West is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Colac West is $230 per week ($997 per month). Colac West has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Colac West has a population density of 12.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Colac West is $1,300.

There were 41 recorded offences in Colac West in 2025-25, a rate of 461 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (24 offences).

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📍 Colac West, Victoria — 38.3326°S, 143.5441°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (2)

Colac West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Colac West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
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Median Age
30years
8 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Colac West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.7% (38) Female 57.3% (51)

Population Density

12.7
people per km²
89 people · 7.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Colac West Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Colac West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.2% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.8% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Colac West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Colac West Religion

No Religion
59.0%
Not stated
16.9%
Catholic
12.0%
Uniting Church
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Colac West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Colac West Employment

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Employed full-time
48.0% 24 people
⏰
Employed part-time
40.0% 20 people
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Not in labour force
12.0% 6 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Colac West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.4%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Colac West Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
22.2%
Managers
18.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.1%
Labourers
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Colac West Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
20.0%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Agriculture & Environment
16.7%
Health
13.3%
Architecture & Building
13.3%
Management & Commerce
10.0%
Engineering
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Colac West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Colac West Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
33.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Colac West Marital Status

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Married
53.4% 31
📋
Divorced
15.5% 9
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Never married
31.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Colac West Ancestry

Australian
55.2%
English
34.5%
Irish
5.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Colac West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
43.8%
Pre-school
18.8%
Primary — Catholic
18.8%
Vocational Education
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Colac West Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Colac West Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.0% 4
—
Not a volunteer
92.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Colac West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Colac West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.5%
Did not go to work
20.9%
Walked only
18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Colac West Car Ownership

1 vehicle
43.8%
2 vehicles
31.3%
3 vehicles
9.4%
4+ vehicles
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Colac West Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
54.5%
4 bedrooms
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Colac West Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
59.1%
moved in the last 5 years
70.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Colac West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
156
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Colac West Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Colac West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
18.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Colac West Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
71.2%
Couple — no children
15.3%
Couple — no children under 15
6.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Colac West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.6% 5
—
Did not provide
89.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Colac West Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Colac West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5–14 hours
45.5%
30+ hours
6.8%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Colac West Household Size

1 person
23.8%
2 persons
42.9%
4 persons
19.0%
5 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Colac West Where Residents Moved From

Same address
63
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Colac West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Colac West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 41 total

Justice Procedures
24
Theft
7
Assault
6
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Colac West Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
941
avg ICSEA score
211
total students
Colac South West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 129 students
948
ICSEA
Lake Colac School Government
Combined · U · 82 students
933
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Colac West Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,474/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Colac West

≈ $6,387/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,244/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nichols Point
Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $5/wk
St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $67/wk
Nhill
Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

Colac West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barraport
Pop: 45 Income: $850/wk Rent: $235/wk
Broken Creek
Pop: 45 Income: $860/wk Rent: $70/wk
Bullumwaal
Pop: 45 Income: $700/wk Rent: $315/wk
Callawadda
Pop: 45 Income: $687/wk Rent: $190/wk
Cannum
Pop: 45 Income: $1,140/wk Rent: $110/wk
Gillieston
Pop: 45 Income: $674/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colac West

What is the population of Colac West VIC?

The population of Colac West VIC is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Colac West?

The median personal income in Colac West VIC is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $1,474 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Colac West?

Median rent in Colac West VIC is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Colac West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Colac West VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Colac West?

The median age in Colac West VIC is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Colac West a good suburb to live in?

Colac West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 89.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20610. All dollar figures in AUD.