What's it like to live in Apollo Bay?
Apollo Bay is part of Colac Otway Shire in Victoria
3233 · VIC
Colac Otway Shire Overall Score
54 out of 100
Apollo Bay falls within Colac Otway Shire, which scores in the 54th percentile among regional councils in VIC.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 66/100 |
| Community Services | 51/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 40/100 |
| Core Operations | 60/100 |
What Makes This Area Unique
Great Ocean Road hinterland — Colac, the Otway rainforest, and Apollo Bay
Colac Otway covers the inland town of Colac, the magnificent Otway Ranges rainforest, and the coastal village of Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road. It's a shire of dramatic landscape contrasts: volcanic plains, ancient rainforest, and rugged coastline.
Living here: If you want to live within or near ancient rainforest on a dramatic coastline, Colac Otway is extraordinary. Apollo Bay is a tight-knit seasonal community; Colac is a more functional regional service town. Health and education services are limited — you're trading convenience for landscape.