Apollo Bay Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Apollo Bay Compares
Apollo Bay vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Apollo Bay | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,144 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,700 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Apollo Bay is a locality 154 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3233. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Colac Otway.
According to the 2021 Census, Apollo Bay has a population of 1,790 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,144, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 23 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Apollo Bay includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,700, with 720 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Apollo Bay scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Apollo Bay is served by Apollo Bay P-12 College.
Apollo Bay is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Apollo Bay Details
| Postcode | 3233 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,790 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,144/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $695/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,700 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 86.9 km² |
| Population Density | 21/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 720 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.7551525 |
| Longitude | 143.6675853 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 154 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Colac Otway |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 243 (13.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 118 (6.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 358 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 547 (30.6%) |
| 65+ years | 516 (28.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 175 (9.8%) |
| Asthma | 130 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 85 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 65 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 59 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 35 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 36 (5.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 337 (47.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 237 (33.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 97 (13.7%) |
Schools in Apollo Bay
Suburbs Near Apollo Bay
Same Postcode (3233)
More Apollo Bay Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.