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Yeo

VIC 3249 • Victoria

124
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSouth West VictoriaAgriculturalQuiet Lifestyle
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About Yeo

Yeo is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, inland from Colac and surrounded by grazing and mixed-farming land. It has a low population and a dispersed settlement pattern typical of the Otway hinterland fringe. The locality's character is quiet and agricultural, with broad open landscapes and limited urban development. Residents generally depend on nearby regional centres for most services.

Lifestyle in Yeo is suited to people seeking rural space and a slower pace while staying within driving distance of Colac and larger service towns. Day-to-day needs such as major shopping, schooling and health care are usually met in Colac. Public transport is limited in frequency and coverage, so private vehicles are the primary way to travel. The area appeals to farming households and residents wanting low-density country living.

Yeo 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
31.15 km²
Population Density
4 /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 Station
32 km
Not practical

Bus Services

  • Regional bus links via Colac district — Colac CBD and nearby townships Varies by route and connection

Commute to Colac CBD

Distance
32 km
By Train
Rail commute possible from Colac after road transfer
By Bus
Limited regional services; travel time varies
By Car (Peak)
30-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ Private car is the practical daily mode for work and services.

Walkability Very Low

Sparse settlement and distance to shops/services make walking impractical for daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
124
▲ 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 Yeo. 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 Yeo known for? +

Yeo is a small rural locality in the Colac-Otway Shire of south-west Victoria, characterised by dairy farming on the volcanic plains between Colac and the Otway Ranges.

How far is Yeo from Colac? +

Yeo is in the Colac-Otway Shire, close to Colac in south-west Victoria, approximately 155 kilometres west of Melbourne via the Princes Highway.

Does Yeo have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Yeo. Colac station provides the nearest V/Line rail services. A car is essential.

What is the population of Yeo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yeo has a population of approximately 124 residents, a small dairy farming community in the Colac-Otway Shire.

Is Yeo a good place to live? +

Yeo suits dairy farming families in the Colac-Otway Shire, within easy reach of Colac's services and the beautiful Otway Ranges.

What is the postcode for Yeo? +

The postcode for Yeo is 3249.

Is Yeo a safe area? +

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