Situated in the Victoria's South West, Colac Otway is just 150 kilometres south west of Melbourne.   21,000 people call the Shire home with half of these living in the major regional centre of Colac.

LIVE - Incorporating magnificent coastline, fertile farmland and excellent retail, dining and infrastructure, Colac Otway offers superb residential services, quality of life and commercial opportunities in a range of business sectors. 

WORK - Colac is the retail hub of the Shire with a large shopping centre incorporating national retailers and specialty boutique shops, as well as a comprehensive range of business, community, health, recreation and cultural services.  Apollo Bay is fast creating its own retail niche with employment in this sector rising 

INVEST - Colac Otway has strong road and rail access to major domestic and international markets as well as a reliable telecommunications network, reticulated natural gas and ample power and water supply.

For more information on Colac Otway Shire as a great place to Live Work and Invest click on the link below.

Statistical information on employment, population, housing and education assists the shire in sourcing funding for projects. 

The Business Directory also provides statistical employment information to attract funding from State and Federal Governments.