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Colac, Lifestyle | Affordability | Community

Situated between Geelong and Warrnambool, Colac sits at the heart of Victoria’s southwest only 50 minutes from Geelong’s CBD and just as close to the start of the Great Ocean Road. Far enough from the city to breathe, close enough to never feel disconnected. At the centre of town, Lake Colac, Victoria’s largest natural freshwater lake offering walking trails, botanic gardens, fishing, boating and a genuine sense of community on the doorstep. Strong local employment across health, retail, agriculture and construction, and with affordable home and land packages, this makes Colac a smart choice for home buyers ready to trade the pace of the city for something more intentional.

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Colac

Camden 142

Clearwater · Lot 530 Perch Street

4 Bed
2 Bath
1 Car
15.3 sq

House & land from

$530,023

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Rosedale 176

The Nook · Lot 102 Hearn Street

3 Bed
2 Bath
1 Car
19.0 sq

House & land from

$518,700

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Arcadia 206

The Nook · Lot 104 Hearn Street

4 Bed
2 Bath
2 Car
22.3 sq

House & land from

$568,400

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Riverside 246

The Nook · Lot 104 Hearn Street

4 Bed
2 Bath
2 Car
26.5 sq

House & land from

$601,400

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Latrobe 337

Clearwater · Lot 314 Lady Franklin Street

5 Bed
3 Bath
2 Car
36.1 sq

House & land from

$879,023

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Latrobe 337

The Nook · Lot 104 Hearn Street

5 Bed
3 Bath
2 Car
36.1 sq

House & land from

$746,900

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Colac

Kensington 230

The Nook · Lot 104 Hearn Street

4 Bed
2 Bath
2 Car
24.8 sq

House & land from

$589,400

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Thornhill 212

Clearwater · Lot 314 Lady Franklin Street

4 Bed
2 Bath
2 Car
22.8 sq

House & land from

$704,523

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Oakwood 183

Clearwater · Lot 530 Perch Street

3 Bed
2 Bath
2 Car
19.6 sq

House & land from

$551,023

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Oakwood 183

The Nook · Lot 102 Hearn Street

3 Bed
2 Bath
2 Car
19.6 sq

House & land from

$523,500

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Minerva 169

Clearwater · Lot 314 Lady Franklin Street

3 Bed
2 Bath
2 Car
18.3 sq

House & land from

$663,523

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Colac

Minerva 169

The Nook · Lot 102 Hearn Street

3 Bed
2 Bath
2 Car
18.3 sq

House & land from

$524,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colac is a regional town in Victoria’s southwest, situated between Geelong and Warrnambool. It’s 50 minutes from Geelong’s CBD and serves as the primary commercial stop before entering the Otway Ranges and heading to the Great Ocean Road.

Colac offers a relaxed regional lifestyle centred around Lake Colac, Victoria’s largest natural freshwater lake where you can fish, boat, walk, and cycle along the foreshore. The Colac Botanic Gardens, Bird Reserve, and local clubs including the Yacht Club, Rowing Club and Fishing Club are all nearby. The Otway Ranges and Apollo Bay are just down the road for weekend adventures.

Colac’s main industries include health and aged care, retail, agriculture, construction and trades, alongside a strong farming and manufacturing sector across the broader Corangamite region.

Colac’s biggest employers include Bulla Dairy Foods, the Australian Lamb Company, AKD Softwoods, Colac Area Health, and South West Healthcare. Local government, retail, and the construction and trades sector also provide significant employment across the region.

Yes. Colac offers some of the most accessible property prices in regional Victoria. You’ll get significantly more land and more home for your money compared to Geelong or the Surf Coast, making it an appealing option for first home buyers, growing families, and those looking to upsize without stretching the budget.

Read more: Buying a house and land package in Colac

Colac is well serviced for families with multiple schooling options across both public and private sectors. Colac Secondary College is the largest state secondary school in the shire, alongside Colac Technical School for vocational pathways. On the primary side, there are several government and Catholic primary schools within the town, including Colac Primary School, Colac West Primary School, and Colac South West Primary School. Families have genuine choice across both levels without needing to travel far.

Colac is a compact, easy to navigate regional town where traffic is rarely an issue.Colac is a compact, easy-to-navigate regional town where traffic is rarely an issue. Most amenities like schools, shops, the lake, and local services are within a short drive or even walking distance. For those commuting to Geelong, the Princes Highway provides a straightforward 50 minute drive, and the town’s relaxed pace means you leave the peak hour frustration behind the moment you arrive.

Colac has a strong and well-established sporting community. Football and netball are at the heart of local sport, with clubs like South Colac having over 70 years of continuous competition across football and netball grades. On the water, the Colac Yacht Club, Rowing Club and Fishing Club all operate out of Lake Colac and offer a great way to connect with the local community. There’s also lawn bowls, golf, and a range of community and multicultural organisations that make settling in straightforward. For families, junior sporting pathways are well established across most codes. It’s the kind of town where kids can grow up genuinely embedded in a community

The Nook is a thoughtfully planned community just 3km from everything Colac has to offer. Schools, supermarkets, cafés and medical facilities are all close at hand, making it an ideal option for first home buyers and young families looking to put down real roots in a place that genuinely feels like home.

Clearwater sits on the serene shores of Lake Colac, offering premium land lots just minutes from Colac’s town centre. Whether you’re looking for a lakefront retreat or a family home with room to grow, Clearwater is Colac’s most coveted address, and Geelong Homes is building here.

Lakeside is a boutique community nestled in a premium pocket of Colac, just a two-minute walk from the Lake Colac walking trail. With the Botanic Gardens, Colac Bird Reserve and Meredith Park all nearby, and the Colac Golf Club and Bluewater Leisure Centre just down the road, it’s a location built around an active, family-oriented lifestyle. The V/Line station is also close at hand for easy connectivity to Geelong and beyond