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Weerite

VIC 3260 • Victoria

121
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCar-Dependent
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About Weerite

Weerite is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated within the Colac Otway Shire approximately 25 kilometres south of Colac. Spanning around 74 square kilometres of largely agricultural land, the locality had a population of 121 residents according to the 2021 Census, reflecting its deeply rural character. The surrounding landscape is shaped by the rich volcanic plains and undulating hills typical of this part of Victoria, with farming and grazing the dominant land uses.

The locality offers a quiet, unhurried rural lifestyle for those who value open space and a close-knit community away from urban centres. The nearby town of Colac provides essential services including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities, while the broader Colac Otway region is known for its dairy farming heritage and proximity to the Great Ocean Road. Residents are drawn to the peaceful countryside setting, though day-to-day living requires a car for most errands.

Weerite falls under postcode 3260 and is governed by the Corangamite 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
3260
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Corangamite
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 143.24°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
74.17 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3260

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3260, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,803
Median 2023–24
$52,189
▲ 24.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,334

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3260; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Colac Station
25 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Limited V/Line coach services — Colac and Geelong Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Colac (25 km) then V/Line Warrnambool service to Melbourne (~2.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 1 hr 55 min

🛣️ Colac provides the closest town services and rail access; Princes Highway accessible via local roads

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
121
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.8 / 100k
2yr Up 58.8% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
209.1 / 100k
2yr Up 58.8% 10yr Up 30.6%
Non-FV assault
164.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.4 / 100k
2yr Up 137.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Corangamite →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weerite known for? +

Weerite is a quiet agricultural locality in the Colac Otway Shire, known for its rural farming landscape and open countryside typical of south-west Victoria.

How far is Weerite from Melbourne? +

Weerite is approximately 165 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, making it roughly a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour drive depending on traffic.

Does Weerite have public transport? +

There is no public transport directly serving Weerite. The nearest V/Line rail service is at Colac, about 25 kilometres away, which connects to Geelong and Melbourne.

What is the population of Weerite? +

According to the 2021 Census, Weerite has a population of 121 people spread across approximately 47 dwellings, making it a very small and sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Weerite a good place to live? +

Weerite suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle with plenty of open space and a quiet community atmosphere. The nearby town of Colac provides essential services, though a car is necessary for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Weerite? +

The postcode for Weerite is 3260, which is shared with the nearby regional centre of Colac.

Is Weerite a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Weerite is part of the Corangamite 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.