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Dreeite

VIC 3249 • Victoria

77
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
92.84 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful
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About Dreeite

Dreeite is a rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated in the Colac Otway Shire approximately 170 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Covering around 93 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated farming area set among the rolling green hills between Colac and the Otway Ranges. The locality is characterised by dairy and beef cattle grazing, with a very small residential population living on large rural properties.

The regional centre of Colac, approximately 15 kilometres to the north-east, provides the main services including supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and community facilities. The Great Ocean Road and its spectacular coastal scenery lies to the south, making the broader Colac Otway region a popular destination for tourists. Residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to the Otway Ranges and surrounding natural landscape.

Dreeite falls under postcode 3249 and is governed by the Colac Otway Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3249
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Colac Otway
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.39°, 143.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
92.84 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3249

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3249 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$49,010
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,254

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3249; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Colac Approx 20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Colac then approx 2 hr 20 min V/Line train
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 10 min – 2 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 55 min – 2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Princes Highway (A1) provides the main road connection via Geelong

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural farming locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
77
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
250.7 / 100k
2yr Up 11.7% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
89.5 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Down 23.5%
Non-FV assault
259.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
308.9 / 100k
2yr Up 67.8% 10yr Up 11.8%
View all offence subgroups for Colac Otway →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dreeite known for? +

Dreeite is a quiet rural farming locality in south-west Victoria, known for its dairy and beef cattle grazing land set among the rolling hills of the Colac Otway Shire.

How far is Dreeite from Melbourne? +

Dreeite is approximately 170 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, around a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Princes Highway through Geelong.

Does Dreeite have public transport? +

There is no public transport service in Dreeite itself. Residents drive to Colac (approximately 15 km away) to access V/Line train services to Melbourne. A car is essential.

What is the population of Dreeite? +

Dreeite has a very small population, with the 2021 Census recording approximately 77 residents across a large rural area of around 93 square kilometres.

Is Dreeite a good place to live? +

Dreeite offers a peaceful rural lifestyle close to the Otway Ranges and within easy reach of Colac's services. It suits those who value space, nature, and a quiet farming community atmosphere.

What is the postcode for Dreeite? +

The postcode for Dreeite, VIC is 3249.

Is Dreeite a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dreeite is part of the Colac Otway 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.