Colac

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 Colac offers a great lifestyle.

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On Display Arcadia 206 Arcadia 206 floorplan
Colac

Arcadia 206

The Nook · Lot 5 May Street

  • 4 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 22.3 sq
House & land from
$562,000
Yarra 119 Yarra 119 floorplan
Colac

Yarra 119

The Nook · Lot 14 May Street

  • 2 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 1 Car
  • 12.6 sq
House & land from
$478,000
Oakwood 183 Oakwood 183 floorplan
Colac

Oakwood 183

The Nook · Lot 9 May Street

  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 19.6 sq
House & land from
$523,000
Minerva 169 Minerva 169 floorplan
Colac

Minerva 169

The Nook · Lot 14 May Street

  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 18.3 sq
House & land from
$514,000
Bickford 174 Bickford 174 floorplan
Colac

Bickford 174

The Nook · Lot 9 May Street

  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 18.7 sq
House & land from
$523,000
Monterey 164 Monterey 164 floorplan
Colac

Monterey 164

The Nook · Lot 8 May Street

  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 17.6 sq
House & land from
$519,000
Yarra 139 Yarra 139 floorplan
Colac

Yarra 139

The Nook · Lot 8 May Street

  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 1 Car
  • 15.0 sq
House & land from
$491,500
Noble 202 Noble 202 floorplan
Colac

Noble 202

The Nook · Lot 5 May Street

  • 4 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 21.2 sq
House & land from
$638,500
Thornhill 212 Thornhill 212 floorplan
Colac

Thornhill 212

The Nook · Lot 8 May Street

  • 4 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 22.8 sq
House & land from
$562,000
Melaluka 156 Melaluka 156 floorplan
Colac

Melaluka 156

The Nook · Lot 14 May Street

  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 16.8 sq
House & land from
$517,000
Camden 142 Camden 142 floorplan
Colac

Camden 142

Clearwater · Lot 308 Lady Franklin Street

  • 4 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 1 Car
  • 15.3 sq
House & land from
$582,523
On Display Arcadia 206 Arcadia 206 floorplan
Colac

Arcadia 206

Clearwater · Lot 308 Lady Franklin Street

  • 4 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 2 Car
  • 22.3 sq
House & land from
$633,523

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.

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