Median house price
$675k
+44% change
VIC · Colac Otway Council
Elliminyt, 3250
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,004
Growth (1 yr)
-0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.7%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,815/wk
Employment rate
67.2%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$675,000
Languages at home
4.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Sinhalese, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- National parks
Suburb profile
Elliminyt is a regional mid-sized suburb in Colac Otway Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because parks and green space, plus growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in safety, plus community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Elliminyt snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
7,004
-0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#14
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
5th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
2nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
52nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 54.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 31% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1663rd in Australia
- State rank
- 383rd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #14 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #73 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $675,000
- Median price change
- +43.6%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
7,004(June 2025)
-0.4% annual · -1.7% over 5 years · 2th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -1.7%
- Change in 1 year
- -27
- Change in 5 years
- -121
- Growth rank in VIC
- 2th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,100), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,260
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,815
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 63 of 1,231
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 67.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,116 / 44 / 0 (+ 6 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 70
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 34
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 272 residents
- State safety percentile
- 4.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.4%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault4
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle6
- B49 Other Theft5
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception9
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order16
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,010.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 52th
School list
- Elliminyt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 996 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 229 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1025 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 398 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- 164 Hart St
- Dean Ct/Hart St
- Dowling St/Pound Rd
- Howarth St/Spring St
- Irrewillipe Rd/Hart St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 2 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 3 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 17 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 26/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.92
Shopping(1)
- Elliminyt Mini MartConvenience store
169 Main Street
Community(2)
- Elliminyt Public HallCommunity centre
168 Main Street
- Elliminyt Primary SchoolSchool
135 Slater Street
Sport & outdoors(7)
- Colac Golf ClubGolf course
- Harris Road Swamp ReservePark
25 Harris Road
- Joiner ReservePark
- Playground
- Colac Gun ClubSports centre
- Colac RacecourseSports centre
- Sports field
Transport(13)
13 bus stops
Other(12)
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking
- Drinking water
- Parking
- Picnic Table
- Synergy Christian ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Shelter (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Harris Road Swamp ReservePark
- Joiner ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Synergy Christian Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Colac Area Health (3.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 324
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 46.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
11 planning-related records
2021· 5 proposals
August 2021
- Subdivision of the Land into Six (6) Lots184 HART STREET ELLIMINYT 3250Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Four (4) Lot Subdivision190 Woodrowvale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land into Two (2) Lots171 Hart StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Construction of a Dwelling, Outbuilding and Associated Works, Includin g Provision of Septic System and Effluent Disposal Area Outside the Effluent Envelope on Plan of Subdivision PS626629129 FOREST STREET ELLIMINYT 3250Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision43 Tulloh StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a Single-Storey Dwelling, Outbuilding and Associated W orks7 Tullamore CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and Works Comprising Construction of Dwelling and Outbuilding335 Armstrong StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision Land (1-9 Lots)105 Belverdere DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Seven (7) Lot Subdivision and Creation of Road Access14A Tulloh StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling, Outbuilding and Associ ated Works24 Beechy CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Building and Works Comprising Construction of Dwelling and Outbuilding , including Construction of Driveway and Effluent Disposal Area Outside the Envelopes on Lot 60 (Volume 12059 Folio 805) on Plan of Subdivision PS626629J, and Use and Development of Land for Horse Husbandry95 Forest StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Wannon
- Member of Parliament
- Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,788
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.9 km away).
Coalition 62.5%Labor 37.5%
1.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +37.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ElliminytLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Colac WestLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Colac EastLabor 42.0% · Coalition 58.0% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- CororookeLabor 33.4% · Coalition 66.6% TPP (2025)11.1 km away
- IrrewillipeLabor 24.3% · Coalition 75.7% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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