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Irrewillipe East

VIC 3249 • Victoria

84
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
43.04 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Irrewillipe East

Irrewillipe East is a small rural locality in the Colac Otway Shire of south-western Victoria, situated approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Colac and around 171 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. With a 2021 census population of 84 residents across 43 square kilometres, the locality occupies gently rolling countryside between Colac and Timboon, characterised by dairy and mixed farming on the southern rim of Victoria's basalt plains approaching the Otway Ranges. The name Irrewillipe is thought to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning 'sunset', with the district first taken up as a pastoral run in 1838.

The landscape around Irrewillipe East is defined by productive farming land and remnant native vegetation, typical of the Colac Otway region's transition between open plains and the forested hinterland. The neighbouring locality of Irrewillipe, to the west, once supported a small school opened in 1881, reflecting a modest history of closer settlement in the district. Residents rely on Colac for most services, including supermarkets, health care, schools, and transport connections, while the broader Colac Otway area offers access to the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges for outdoor recreation.

Irrewillipe East 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
43.04 km²
Population Density
2 /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 local bus services — Colac Approx. 25 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
171 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Colac then V/Line Warrnambool line to Southern Cross (~2 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Car essential; Princes Highway/M1 via Geelong is the main route to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural farming locality with no walkable village centre; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
84
▲ 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 Irrewillipe East. 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 Irrewillipe East known for? +

Irrewillipe East is a quiet rural farming locality in Victoria's Colac Otway region, known for its dairy and mixed-farming character. The broader Irrewillipe district has Aboriginal heritage in its name, thought to mean 'sunset', and was first settled as a pastoral run in 1838.

How far is Irrewillipe East from Melbourne? +

Irrewillipe East is approximately 171 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Princes Highway through Geelong and Colac.

Does Irrewillipe East have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Irrewillipe East. The nearest V/Line station is in Colac, approximately 20 kilometres to the north-east on the Warrnambool line. A private car is necessary for everyday travel.

What is the population of Irrewillipe East? +

According to the 2021 Census, Irrewillipe East has a population of 84 residents across 43 square kilometres, reflecting its sparse rural settlement pattern typical of the Colac Otway farming district.

Is Irrewillipe East a good place to live? +

Irrewillipe East suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in south-western Victoria, with access to scenic farming country and proximity to the Otway Ranges. Services are available in nearby Colac, and the Great Ocean Road is within reasonable driving distance.

What is the postcode for Irrewillipe East? +

The postcode for Irrewillipe East, Victoria is 3249.

Is Irrewillipe East a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Irrewillipe East 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.