Lake Bolac, Victoria

Lake Bolac is a town in the Western District region of Victoria, Australia. The town is on the shores of Lake Bolac, and the Glenelg Highway passes through the town. At the 2021 census, Lake Bolac and the surrounding area had a population of 368.

Lake Bolac
Victoria
Main street of Lake Bolac
Lake Bolac
Coordinates37°42′0″S 142°51′0″E
Population368 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)3351
Location
  • 217 km (135 mi) W of Melbourne
  • 91 km (57 mi) W of Ballarat
  • 50 km (31 mi) S of Ararat
  • 47 km (29 mi) W of Skipton
  • 48 km (30 mi) E of Dunkeld
LGA(s)Rural City of Ararat
State electorate(s)Lowan
Federal division(s)Wannon

The name derives from bulluc, meaning swamp or lake in the Djab Wurrung language. The traditional owners of the area are the Girai wurrung people.

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