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Alvie

VIC 3249 • Victoria

141
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable

About Alvie

Alvie is a small rural locality in the Colac Otway Shire of south-western Victoria, situated 16 kilometres north-west of Colac and approximately 166 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. With a population of 141 residents at the 2021 census, the locality spans around 25 square kilometres of agricultural land that has long been prized for dairy farming, potato growing, and onion production. Housing in Alvie consists primarily of farmhouses and rural properties spread across a quiet pastoral landscape.

Alvie is home to Red Rock Reserve, which incorporates several volcanic craters and includes a public scenic lookout — a notable natural attraction in the district. The local community centres around Alvie Primary School and the Alvie Football Netball Club (the Swans), who compete in the Colac and District Football League and have claimed 12 premierships since World War II. Residents rely on Colac for most services, shopping, and medical care, making a car essential for daily life.

Alvie falls under postcode 3249 and is governed by the Colac Otway Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3249
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Colac Otway
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.39°, 143.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.31 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Colac
16 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — Colac (16 km) for connecting V/Line services N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
166 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Colac then V/Line (~2.5 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway through Geelong and Colac

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Colac Otway Local Government Area, which contains Alvie. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
250.7 / 100k
2yr Up 11.7% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
89.5 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Down 23.5%
Non-FV assault
259.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
308.9 / 100k
2yr Up 67.8% 10yr Up 11.8%
View all offence subgroups for Colac Otway →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
141
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvie known for? +

Alvie is known for its rich dairying, potato, and onion farming heritage, as well as Red Rock Reserve, which features volcanic craters and a scenic public lookout. The Alvie Football Netball Club (the Swans) is a proud community institution with 12 premierships since World War II.

How far is Alvie from Melbourne? +

Alvie is approximately 166 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, making it roughly a 1 hour 50 minute drive via the Princes Highway through Geelong and Colac under normal conditions.

Does Alvie have public transport? +

Alvie has no rail service; the former branch line from Colac closed in 1954. The nearest V/Line train station is in Colac, about 16 kilometres away. A private vehicle is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Alvie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Alvie has a population of 141 residents, making it a very small rural locality. It is a close-knit farming community in the Colac Otway Shire.

Is Alvie a good place to live? +

Alvie suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle with affordable land in south-western Victoria. It is ideal for farming families and people seeking wide open spaces, though residents need to travel to Colac for most services and amenities.

What is the postcode for Alvie? +

Alvie's postcode is 3249, which it shares with the nearby Colac area in Victoria.

Is Alvie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Alvie is part of the Colac Otway LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.