Carlisle River flood & bushfire risk
Of Carlisle River’s 215 mapped properties, 3.7% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Carlisle River’s flood exposure is in line with the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Carlisle River
Flood and bushfire areas across Carlisle River. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Carlisle River
Carlisle River sits in the Colac-Otway council area, which recorded 1,395 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,395 total. Figures are for the whole Colac-Otway council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Carlisle River
Carlisle River is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
School catchments in Carlisle River
Carlisle River can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Carlisle River
At the 2021 Census, 12.5% of Carlisle River’s 168 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Carlisle River
Colac Otway council approved 201 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Colac Otway council area (not just Carlisle River). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 167 Tuckers Orchard Road, Carlisle River VIC 3239
- 15 Trotters Road, Carlisle River VIC 3239
- 17 Trotters Lane, Carlisle River VIC 3239
- 995 Carlisle-Gellibrand Road, Carlisle River VIC 3239
- 3 Silks Access, Carlisle River VIC 3239
- 145 Murchisons Road, Carlisle River VIC 3239
- 890 Westwicks Road, Carlisle River VIC 3239
- 59 Larsons Access, Carlisle River VIC 3239
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.