Warncoort
VIC 3243 • Victoria
About Warncoort
Warncoort is a small rural locality in the Colac Otway region of Victoria, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Colac and about 140 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Covering nearly 60 square kilometres of rolling farmland and bushland, it is home to around 146 residents according to the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by open pastoral landscapes typical of the Otway hinterland, where grazing and mixed farming have defined land use for generations. Warncoort forms part of the broader agricultural belt between Colac and the Princes Highway.
Life in Warncoort revolves around a close-knit farming community with strong ties to nearby Colac, which provides the area's main services including supermarkets, schools, and hospitals. The surrounding countryside offers scenic drives through dairy and cattle country, with glimpses of the Otway Ranges to the south. Residents enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of Colac while maintaining the peace and space of country living. The locality appeals primarily to farming families and those seeking an affordable semi-rural lifestyle within reach of the South West Victoria region.
Warncoort falls under postcode 3243 and is governed by Colac Otway Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Drive to Colac Station for V/Line services to Melbourne Southern Cross
Remote rural locality; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Apollo Bay Road