Glenaire flood & bushfire risk
Of Glenaire’s 75 mapped properties, 12% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Glenaire’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Glenaire
Flood and bushfire areas across Glenaire. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Glenaire
Glenaire 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 Glenaire
Glenaire is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone: PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
School catchments in Glenaire
Glenaire can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Glenaire
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 Glenaire). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 70 Sand Road, Glenaire VIC 3238
- 780 Halls Ridge Road, Glenaire VIC 3238
- 120 Bennetts Track, Glenaire VIC 3238
- 51 Denney Track, Glenaire VIC 3238
- 320 Old Ocean Road, Glenaire VIC 3238
- 3355 Great Ocean Road, Glenaire VIC 3238
- 51B Aire Settlement Road, Glenaire VIC 3238
- 447 Wait-A-While Road, Glenaire VIC 3238
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.