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Wool Wool

VIC 3249 • Victoria

55
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
83.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Wool Wool

Wool Wool is a small rural locality in the Surf Coast hinterland near Colac in south-western Victoria, situated approximately 155 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 84 square kilometres of farming land in the volcanic plain country behind the Surf Coast.

The nearest town of Colac, approximately 30 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Colac district is known for its dairy farming on the volcanic plains and its proximity to the Great Ocean Road and Otway Ranges. There is no public transport serving Wool Wool; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

Wool Wool falls under postcode 3249 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
3249
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Corangamite
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.39°, 143.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
83.59 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

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr - 2 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Colac is nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
55
▲ 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 Wool Wool. 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 Wool Wool known for? +

Wool Wool is a quiet rural locality in the Surf Coast hinterland near Colac in south-western Victoria. The locality covers approximately 84 square kilometres of farming land in the volcanic plain country behind the Surf Coast.

How far is Wool Wool from Melbourne CBD? +

Wool Wool is approximately 155 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, roughly a 2 to 3 hour drive.

Does Wool Wool have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Wool Wool. A private vehicle is essential, with Colac approximately 30 kilometres away.

What is the population of Wool Wool? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wool Wool has a small population of around 50 to 60 residents, typical of the sparsely settled the Surf Coast hinterland near Colac in south-western Victoria.

Is Wool Wool a good place to live? +

Wool Wool suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Surf Coast hinterland near Colac in south-western Victoria, with Colac providing access to everyday services.

What is the postcode for Wool Wool? +

The postcode for Wool Wool is 3249, covering this rural locality in the Surf Coast hinterland near Colac in south-western Victoria.

Is Wool Wool a safe area? +

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