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Colac Colac

VIC 3707 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Colac Colac

Colac Colac is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated approximately 420 kilometres north-east of Melbourne in the Snowy River region near Corryong. The locality covers around 31 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies in the Upper Murray valley close to the NSW border, featuring open grazing land and mountain country typical of the Victorian high country.

Corryong, approximately 15 kilometres to the north, is the main service centre for the Upper Murray district, providing a hospital, school, and general facilities, and is celebrated as the setting for the Man from Snowy River legend. The surrounding landscapes include the upper Murray River, gorges, and the Snowy Mountains foothills, making it popular for fishing, four-wheel driving, and high country touring. A car is essential as no public transport serves the area.

Colac Colac falls under postcode 3707 and is governed by the Towong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3707
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Towong
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.59°, 148.04°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
31.38 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3707

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3707, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,783
Median 2023–24
$46,938
▲ 27.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,121

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3707; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
420 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Albury-Wodonga for rail connections
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Murray Valley Highway provides road access; winding mountain roads in parts

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Corryong.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Towong Local Government Area, which contains Colac Colac. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
128 / 100k
2yr Down 11.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
128 / 100k
2yr Up 59.8% 10yr Up 673.6%
Non-FV assault
144 / 100k
2yr Down 43.8% 10yr Up 117.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
191.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all offence subgroups for Towong →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colac Colac known for? +

Colac Colac is a remote high country locality near Corryong in Victoria's Upper Murray, known for its mountain scenery, upper Murray River valley, and proximity to Man from Snowy River heritage country.

How far is Colac Colac from Melbourne CBD? +

Colac Colac is approximately 420 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Murray Valley Highway.

Does Colac Colac have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Colac Colac. Corryong (about 15 km north) is the nearest service centre, and Albury-Wodonga (about 115 km west) has the nearest rail connections.

What is the population of Colac Colac? +

According to the 2021 Census, Colac Colac has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small and remote high country community.

Is Colac Colac a good place to live? +

Colac Colac suits those who embrace the Victorian high country lifestyle — fishing, four-wheel driving, and spectacular mountain scenery — with Corryong providing essential local services.

What is the postcode for Colac Colac? +

The postcode for Colac Colac, VIC is 3707.

Is Colac Colac a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Colac Colac is part of the Towong LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.