Colac, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Colac is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 12,348. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,348 Population
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population12,348

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population12,348
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates-38.3390°, 143.5849°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colac

Colac is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 12,348. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Colac

Colac has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 539 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 12.6° / 25.8° 35.0
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13° / 25.3° 28.9
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12° / 23.3° 26.4
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.2° 42.1
May 11.6°C / 53°F 8° / 15.1° 46.8
Jun 9.2°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.3° 49.9
Jul 8.6°C / 47°F 5.4° / 11.7° 60.3
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.7° 61.9
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.6° 53.0
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7.7° / 17.5° 48.2
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.5° / 20.7° 49.1
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.4° 37.6
Colac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates38.3390°S, 143.5849°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 141 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 139 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 21 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 130 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 145 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 82 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 146 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 100 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
July 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in

Colac has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Colac

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trinity College Colac - - - -
Colac Secondary College - - - -
Sacred Heart Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Colac West Primary School - - - -
Colac South West Primary School - - - -
Colac Primary School - - - -
Thomas Carr College (Good Samaritan Campus) - - - -
Colac Specialist School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Colac

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Colac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Colac Community Library and Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Colac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Colac Regional Saleyards

Restaurants in Colac

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Babil
Golden Sky Indian Restaurant
La Porchetta
Lemon Grass
Papaya Thai
Sing Bo

Cafes in Colac

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

On the Laneway Cafe
The Botanic Café on the Lake

Cinemas in Colac

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colac Cinemas

Veterinaries in Colac

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colac Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Colac

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colac

Gas Stations in Colac

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
AU #1428205962
BP
BP
BP Colac East
EG Australia
Liberty
Shell
Shell

Banks in Colac

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
BOM
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Colac

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colac Plaza

Gyms in Colac

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bluewater Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Colac

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beeac Golf Club

Breweries in Colac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Prickly Moses
Prickly Moses

Airports Near Colac

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Apollo Bay Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Cobden airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kurweeton Airport-Small Airport
Lake Bolac Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lismore Airport-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Colac

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Colac Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colac

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Parish of Colac
Christian Family Church
Colac Baptist Church
Colac Salvation Army
Colac Uniting Church
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Scot's Presbyterian Church
Seventh Day Adventist
South West Family Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Colac?

Colac has a population of 12,348 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Colac?

Colac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

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