Situated on just under 5 acres of bushland, the opportunity to secure your very own part of the Otways is here! There is currently a one bedroom one bathroom cottage that requires some TLC so bring an open mind, lots of vision and the tool box because there is work to be done. Zoned rural living, with a previous planning permit approved in the 1990's, 300 Shorts Road offers many possibilities to improve or recreate, subject to council approval of course. There is a dam, shed and the current dwelling is set back from the road providing total privacy.
On an unsealed road, there is little traffic except for the wildlife passing through. Barongarook is located just 10 minutes from Colac, an hour's drive to Geelong and is a stunning part of South West Victoria featuring lifestyle and farming properties and the Old Beechy Rail Trail runs through (linking neighbouring Otway towns from Colac through Gellibrand to Beech Forest) ideal for bush walking and horse riding. Start planning your country escape now, serenity and simplicity is what up you will find at this Shorts Road acreage.
The size of Barongarook is approximately 43.3 square kilometres. There are 2 parks, covering nearly 33.3% of the total area. The population of Barongarook in 2016 was 434 people. By 2021 the population was 458 showing a population growth of 5.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Barongarook is 50-59 years. Households in Barongarook are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Barongarook work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 98.10% of the homes in Barongarook were owner-occupied compared with 91.00% in 2016.
Barongarook has 244 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Barongarook have seen a -3.64% decrease in median value. As at 31 May 2026:
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