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Ondit

VIC 3249 • Victoria

101
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
33.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful
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About Ondit

Ondit is a small rural locality in the Colac Otway Shire of western Victoria, situated approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Colac and around 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. With a population of 101 residents across 33.2 square kilometres, it is a quiet farming community set among rolling hills and rich pastoral land in the Western District. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Wannon and the state electorate of Polwarth.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by dairy and beef farming, reflecting the Colac Otway region's strong agricultural heritage. Points of interest include the Ondit Memorial School Grounds and the Ondit N45 Lake Reserve, while a basalt quarry operated by Holcim Australia also sits within the locality. Residents access schools, shops, and services in nearby Colac, which has a V/Line train station on the Warrnambool line offering connections to Melbourne's Southern Cross station.

Ondit 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
33.15 km²
Population Density
3 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Colac
10 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Colac 10-15 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
Drive to Colac station, then V/Line Warrnambool line to Southern Cross (~2.5 hours)
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hour 45 min

🛣️ Access via Princes Freeway (M1); Colac is the nearest service town with rail connection

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; all errands require driving to Colac

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
101
▲ 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 Ondit. 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 Ondit known for? +

Ondit is a quiet farming locality in the Colac Otway Shire known for its dairy and beef pastoral land. It is also home to the Ondit Memorial School Grounds and a basalt quarry operated by Holcim Australia.

How far is Ondit from Melbourne? +

Ondit is approximately 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, around a 1 hour 45 minute drive via the Princes Freeway (M1) and the Colac-Forrest Road.

Does Ondit have public transport? +

Ondit has no direct public transport services. The nearest train station is Colac, about 10 kilometres away, on the V/Line Warrnambool line with services to Melbourne's Southern Cross station taking around 2.5 hours.

What is the population of Ondit? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ondit has a population of 101 residents across 33.2 square kilometres, maintaining its character as a small, low-density farming community.

Is Ondit a good place to live? +

Ondit suits those who value a peaceful, rural lifestyle surrounded by rolling pastoral land in Victoria's Western District. Its proximity to Colac (10 km) provides access to schools, shops, and rail connections, while the Great Ocean Road and Otway Ranges are a short drive south.

What is the postcode for Ondit? +

The postcode for Ondit, Victoria is 3249.

Is Ondit a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ondit 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.