Irrewarra
VIC 3249 • Victoria
About Irrewarra
Irrewarra is a rural locality in the Colac Otway Shire, Victoria, located approximately 10 kilometres south of Colac and about 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. With a population of 365 at the 2021 census (up from 345 in 2016), it is a growing farming community with a median age of 47. The area is characterised by gently undulating pastoral land used primarily for dairy farming and grazing.
Irrewarra offers a quintessential rural Victorian lifestyle with proximity to both Colac's town services and the natural attractions of the Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road coastline. Colac, the nearest major centre, provides supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and sporting facilities. The locality has historical significance as the birthplace of Aboriginal religious figure Nora Hood (c. 1836). It attracts families and tree-changers looking for affordable rural acreage within commuting distance of Colac.
Irrewarra falls under postcode 3249 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local school bus — Colac 15 min
Commute to Melbourne
🛣️ Colac (10 km north) is the nearest service town with V/Line rail. Drive to Colac station required.
A rural locality with no shops, footpaths, or public transport. A car is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Wool Wool Road
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Barongarook Road
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727 Corangamite Lake Road
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135 Slater Street
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Government Road