Wongarra bushfire risk
Of Wongarra’s 84 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Wongarra’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Wongarra
Flood and bushfire areas across Wongarra. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Wongarra
Wongarra 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 Wongarra
Wongarra is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone: PUBLIC CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE ZONE
School catchments in Wongarra
Wongarra can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Wongarra
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 Wongarra). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
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.