Suburb Profile

Apollo Bay is located 186km south west of Melbourne between Lorne and Cape Otway on Victoria’s scenic coastal route, the Great Ocean Road.

As a popular tourist destination, Apollo Bay offers both swimming and surf beaches, as well as a large boat harbour and marina which is home to a major fishing fleet. The towns commercial center, which features a good selection of restaurants and cafes, is situated along one side of the Great Ocean Road, overlooking a wide, grassy foreshore which fronts the main swimming beach. Another popular beach is located at the mouth of the Barham River in Mounts Bay.

Overlooking Apollo Bay are rolling green hills, which create quite a scenic backdrop when viewed from the beach, foreshore or shops. Panoramic views down to the town and along the coast can be enjoyed from the Marriners Lookout, located at the northern end of town.

POPULATION
The population in Apollo Bay is approximately 1400 (including Marengo)

PUBLIC SERVICES
Public services are provided by the Colac Otway Shire. For information on local government services visit www.colacotway.vic.gov.au

HEALTH CARE
Colac Otway has a well-established network of health services including the Shire Otway Health and Community Services which operate the Apollo Bay Hospital and medical clinic. Other health care providers include dentists, physiotherapists, psychiatrists, and community care.

LIBRARIES
A mobile library visits Apollo Bay on Tuesdays.

BANKS
Banking facilities are provided by the ANZ, Westpac and soon to be the Bendigo Bank.

EDUCATION
Primary and secondary education is provided by a local government school. Additional education facilities and services are located in nearby Colac and Geelong.

HOUSING
In 2004, median house prices were $190,000, median flat prices $150,000 and for a vacant block prices were $78,000. Apollo Bay is a popular location for holiday homes, with a standard occupancy rate of 50 per cent. As a result, housing prices are not so low for a regional area. Short-term accommodation including hotel/motels, Bed and Breakfasts and caravan parks are available for new arrivals in Apollo Bay.