Colac Otway
Colac Otway Shire
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 8 kids' activity providers in the Colac Otway area across 6 categories, led by Sports (7) and Creative arts (1), 18 schools (14 government, 4 Catholic). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Colac Otway Shire
- Council website www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
- 3,437 km²
- population 22,300 (ABS, June 2024)
- 3,715 children aged 0–14
- 22 activity providers per 10,000 children aged 0–14
- 6 people/km²
- 42 suburbs
Browse Colac Otway kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Colac Otway area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Alvie · Apollo Bay · Beeac · Birregurra · Carlisle River · Colac · Coragulac · Elliminyt · Forrest · Lavers Hill · Warncoort and 31 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Colac Otway
36 parks and playgrounds.
- Barham Paradise Picnic ReserveApollo Bay · Park / playground
- Barham Paradise Scenic ReserveApollo Bay · Park / playground
- Bay Island at Great Ocean RoadColac · Park / playground
- Bruce Street ReserveColac · Park / playground
- Californian Redwood ForestBeech Forest · Park / playground
- Claude Lee ReserveColac · Park / playground
- Colac ShowColac · Park / playground
- Elliminyt Recreation ReserveElliminyt · Park / playground
- Elliot River-Addis Bay Coastal ResApollo Bay · Park / playground
- Elliot River-Addis Bay Coastal ResWongarra · Park / playground
- Great Otway National ParkBarramunga · Park / playground
- Great Otway National ParkCarlisle River · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 29 July 2026.
A preview of 12 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Where the providers are
Counted by the suburb each provider lists on AroundSchools.
Kids' activity providers in Colac Otway
8 providers across 6 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Colac
Colac Yacht Club
YachtElliminyt
Colac Indoor Tennis & Sports Centre
Tennis
Alvie
Alvie Football Netball Club
SoccerColac
Bluewater Fitness Centre
SwimmingColac
Colac Otway Kyokushin Karate
KarateColac
Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre
Art CentreElliminyt
Heathers Swim School
SwimmingWarncoort
Warncoort Tennis Club
TennisSchools in Colac Otway
18 schools: 14 government, 4 Catholic. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.
- Colac Secondary CollegeColac · government
- Sacred Heart Primary School - ColacColac · Catholic
- St Mary's Primary School - ColacColac · Catholic
- Apollo Bay P-12 CollegeApollo Bay · government
- Colac Primary SchoolColac · government
- Elliminyt Primary SchoolElliminyt · government
- Colac South West Primary SchoolColac · government
- Colac West Primary SchoolColac · government
- Lavers Hill P-12 CollegeLavers Hill · government
- Birregurra Primary SchoolBirregurra · government
- Lavers Hill K-12 CollegeLavers Hill · government
- Alvie Primary SchoolAlvie · government
What's on in Colac Otway
No upcoming events listed yet
No dated events are listed for Colac Otway right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.
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Homes across Colac Otway
One row per suburb, most homes for sale first. Open a suburb for its activities, schools and homes.
| Suburb | Median, houses | Median, units | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colac | $520k | $348k | 14 |
| Elliminyt | $675k | — | 13 |
| Birregurra | $765k | — | 4 |
| Beeac | — | — | 2 |
| Lavers Hill | — | — | 2 |
| Carlisle River | — | — | 1 |
| Coragulac | — | — | 1 |
| Apollo Bay | $795k | — | — |
Medians are of settled sales (2025-Q4). Source: Victorian Property Sales Report © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0
Local guides & reading
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Colac Otway Shire?
AroundSchools lists 8 across 6 categories, led by Sports (7) and Creative arts (1). The suburbs with the most are Colac, Elliminyt.
How many schools are in Colac Otway Shire?
18: 14 government, 4 Catholic.
When are the next school holidays in VIC?
The next Victoria school holidays are the summer break: 19 Dec – 27 Jan 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count