Breakwater
VIC 3219 • Rest of VIC
About Breakwater
Breakwater is a residential and industrial suburb of Geelong in Victoria, located on the southern bank of the Barwon River within the City of Greater Geelong. With a population of 1,060 at the 2021 census and a median age of 40, it covers 3.1 square kilometres at 15 metres elevation. Established in 1837, the suburb has a working-class heritage and is undergoing gradual renewal, benefiting from its proximity to Geelong's CBD and the expanding South Geelong precinct.
Breakwater offers affordable living close to Geelong's CBD, with the Barwon River providing scenic walking and cycling trails along its banks. The suburb is home to the Marcus Oldham agricultural college and is close to the Geelong Showgrounds and GMHBA Stadium. It attracts first-home buyers and investors drawn to its affordability, river frontage, and proximity to Geelong's revitalised waterfront, just a few minutes' drive away.
Breakwater falls under postcode 3219 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 55 — Geelong Station / CBD 10 min
Commute to Geelong CBD
🛣️ Close to Geelong CBD. Melbourne is about 1 hour by V/Line train or car via Princes Freeway.
Some local amenities and river trails accessible on foot. Shopping requires a short drive to Geelong CBD.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ryrie Street
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79 Wilsons Road
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Richard Street
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Bellarine Highway
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184 Boundary Road
Housing 2021 Census
28 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 23
- 2. India 14
- 3. New Zealand 10
- 4. Bosnia & Herzegovina 9
- 5. Pakistan 9
- 6. Philippines 9
- 7. Fiji 8
- 8. Myanmar 8
- 9. Sri Lanka 8
- 10. Germany 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)