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Yeodene

VIC 3249 • Victoria

107
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
49.44 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Yeodene

Yeodene is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated approximately 10 kilometres north-east of Colac in the Colac Otway Shire. Spanning nearly 50 square kilometres of agricultural land and rolling pastoral hills, the area had a population of just 107 residents in the 2021 census, making it one of the more sparsely settled localities in the region. It lies inland from the Great Ocean Road corridor, at an elevation typical of the fertile volcanic plains that characterise this part of Victoria.

Life in Yeodene revolves around farming and rural pursuits, with the surrounding land used predominantly for grazing cattle and dairy production. Residents rely on the nearby town of Colac for everyday services including supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and transport connections. The locality offers a quiet, nature-filled lifestyle appreciated by those seeking space and rural tranquillity, with the Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road just a short drive away for weekend exploring.

Yeodene 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
49.44 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

Nearest Train Stations

Colac Station
10.5 km
N/A (drive only)

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
V/Line Warrnambool line from Colac to Southern Cross (~2 hr 20 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Car required to reach Colac; no direct public transport from locality

Walkability Car-Dependent

No footpaths, shops, or public transport in the locality; vehicle essential for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
107
▲ 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 Yeodene. 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

Where is Yeodene VIC located? +

Yeodene is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, about 10 km north-east of Colac and roughly 155 km south-west of Melbourne.

What is the population of Yeodene? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yeodene has a population of approximately 107 people.

What is Yeodene known for? +

Yeodene is a quiet farming locality in the Colac Otway Shire, surrounded by pastoral land and situated near the Great Ocean Road and Otway Ranges.

Is there public transport in Yeodene? +

There is no public transport within Yeodene itself. The nearest train service is V/Line's Warrnambool Line at Colac station, approximately 10 km away.

Is Yeodene a safe area? +

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