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Colac West, VIC
R-Score 38 / 100 — ranked #9,573 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Current market conditions here are quieter than most
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| Indicator | Colac West Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 38 / 100 | Ranked #9,573 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $465,000 | +0% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $0/wk | Measured across residential rental listings |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 14.3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 120 days | Part of Colac-Otway (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 48/100) |
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Colac West VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Colac West, VIC
Is Colac West VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Colac West (VIC 3250) scores 38/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #9,573 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Current market conditions here are quieter than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $465,000, median rent of —, gross yield of —, and vacancy of 14.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Colac West VIC?
The current median property price in Colac West (VIC) is $465,000 (Oct 2026), representing a 0% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Colac West currently spend a median of 120 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Colac West VIC?
In Colac West (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $0/wk, producing a gross rental yield of not available. The suburb vacancy rate is 14.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Colac West VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Colac West against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Colac West Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Colac West VIC located in?
Colac West (VIC, postcode 3250) is located in the Colac-Otway council area (LGA). Across Colac-Otway, the council-wide average R-Score is 48/100 across 70 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.