Corangamite Shire
Corangamite Shire is one of VIC's top-performing councils, ranking 10th of 79 and strongest on lifestyle & amenity.
"Victoria's volcanic western plains — crater lakes, dairy farming, and quiet country living"
Victoria · regional council · Pop. 16,500
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
61 out of 100
#4 of 29 regional councils in VIC
#10 in Victoria
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 60/100 |
| Community Services | 45/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 75/100 |
| Core Operations | 62/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Corangamite Shire performs strongest in resident satisfaction and governance transparency (better than 75% of peers). Performance in community services is moderate at the 45th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Victoria's volcanic western plains — crater lakes, dairy farming, and quiet country living
Corangamite covers Camperdown, Terang, Timboon, and the volcanic plains of western Victoria. It's a landscape of crater lakes, rich dairy country, and small towns with genuine community spirit. It's quiet, it's beautiful in an understated way, and the food production here is outstanding.
Known For
- Timboon — artisan cheese, whisky, and ice cream on the rail trail
- Volcanic crater lakes — Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Gnotuk near Camperdown
- Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road coast within the shire
- Significant dairy farming — Fonterra and specialty producers
Living Here
Corangamite is deep country Victoria — peaceful, affordable, and with strong community bonds. Services are limited and you'll need to drive for most things. The Timboon food corridor and crater lakes give it a lifestyle edge over comparable rural shires.
Hidden Gem
The Camperdown Botanic Gardens and Lake Bullen Merri walk — volcanic lake scenery and heritage gardens in a small country town.