Colac, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Colac, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Colac |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.30988 |
| Longitude | 143.58742 |
| Population | 10,500 |
| Density | 279.6 /km² |
| Area | 37.6 km² |
| Elevation | 139 m |
| Postcode | 3250 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 132 km west-southwest |
Colac is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 10,500. The locality covers an area of 37.6 km², giving a population density of about 279.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 139 m above sea level. It lies approximately 132 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Colac is located at 38.3099°S, 143.5874°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3250. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Colac rests in a basin cradled by low, rolling hills, a place where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of rich farmland and the distant tang of salt from the southern coast. It lies 70.1 km west-south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 255°T), and is situated 6.7 km north of Elliminyt. The landscape unfolds in shades of deep green pasture, punctuated by the darker silhouettes of scattered eucalypts and the glint of water in farm dams. A subtle, almost humid warmth can settle here, particularly in the summer months, softening the edges of the horizon and lending a hazy glow to the late afternoon. The land itself feels fertile, a generous soil that has long sustained life and labour, with the broad expanse of Lake Colac, a shallow, often reed-fringed expanse, dominating the immediate surrounds, its presence a constant, quiet reminder of the water that shapes this country.
This region has long been a heartland of agricultural endeavour, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the land. Dairy farming and grazing have been the bedrock of prosperity for generations, the rich volcanic soils providing sustenance for herds of contented cattle. Further afield, the influence of the nearby coast is felt, not just in the air but in the flow of people and goods, with Colac serving as a vital hub for travellers journeying between the fertile plains and the dramatic surf coast. Echoes of its past are etched into the streetscapes – the solid brick of the older civic buildings, the broad main street designed for a different era of commerce. While industry has diversified over time, the deep connection to the land, to the cycles of growth and harvest, remains a defining characteristic of Colac.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Colac, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Colac, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Colac includes the postcode (3250), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Colac is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |