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Property Investment in Colac-Otway, VIC

70 suburbs in Colac-Otway council area · Population ~22,209 · 11,742 dwellings · 3,437 km²

Colac-Otway Council Average R-Score 50 / 100 — top suburb in Colac-Otway scores 98/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Colac-Otway98

Highest R-Score out of 70 suburbs in Colac-Otway

Colac-Otway council average50

Across 45 scored suburbs in Colac-Otway

Suburb medians in Colac-Otway range from $210,000 to $3,330,000.

3-year population movement: +0.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.8% of stock (~208 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Manufacturing (14%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (12%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$695,000

Across 70 suburbs in Colac-Otway (Sept 2026) · ~480 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$420/wk · Vacancy 10.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Colac-Otway98/100

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Every suburb in the Colac-Otway council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Colac-Otway

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Colac-Otway (Victoria).

Is Colac-Otway (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Colac-Otway (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 50/100 across 70 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Colac-Otway, the typical suburb median price is $695,000, median weekly rent is $420/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy sits at 10.6%.

Which suburbs in Colac-Otway have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Colac-Otway (VIC) are Cressy (98/100, median $435,000), Barwon Downs (96/100, median $455,000), Carlisle River (94/100, median $360,000), Colac (91/100, median $505,000), Johanna (89/100, median $400,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Colac-Otway?

Across Colac-Otway (VIC), the median suburb property price is $695,000, median asking rent is $420/wk, and median gross yield is 3.7%, with homes averaging 480 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Colac-Otway include Apollo Bay (12.1%), Barwon Downs (6.1%), Johanna (6.1%).

What are the demographics and size of the Colac-Otway council area?

Colac-Otway is a Local Government Area in Victoria with an ABS estimated resident population of 22,209, approximately 11,742 dwellings, covering 3,437 sq km.

What are the best streets in Colac-Otway (VIC)?

Every street across all 70 suburbs in Colac-Otway is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.