Queenscliff
VIC 3225 • Rest of VIC
About Queenscliff
Queenscliff is a historic seaside town at the south-eastern tip of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, approximately 104 km south of Melbourne and 30 km from Geelong. With a population of around 1,516 (2021 census), it is a compact and characterful coastal settlement perched at the narrow entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Queenscliff is the administrative centre for the Borough of Queenscliffe, one of Victoria's smallest local government areas. The town is renowned for its Victorian-era architecture, including heritage hotels, a historic fort, and a lighthouse that reflect its 19th-century prominence as a pilot station and fashionable resort.
Queenscliff is a beloved weekend and holiday destination for Melburnians, offering boutique accommodation, excellent seafood restaurants, and a relaxed coastal ambience. The car and passenger ferry to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula is a popular way to explore the bay, while the Bellarine Railway steam train connects to Drysdale for a nostalgic countryside experience. Water activities including diving, fishing, and kayaking in Swan Bay and the bay entrance are popular pastimes, and the town's galleries and artisan shops attract a creative and well-heeled visitor demographic. Permanent residents enjoy a quiet, community-focused lifestyle in one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal towns.
Queenscliff falls under postcode 3225 and is governed by Queenscliffe Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bellarine (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 75 — Geelong via Ocean Grove & Barwon Heads ~1 hr 15 min to Geelong
- Seasonal ferry — Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula) ~40 min crossing
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car is the preferred option. Ferry to Sorrento provides scenic alternative access to the Mornington Peninsula. Limited direct public transport to Melbourne.
Compact town centre is very walkable for local shops, cafes, and waterfront. Surrounding areas and beaches accessible on foot. Car needed for trips beyond the town.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bowen Road
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Stokes Road
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34 Stevens Street
Housing 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 64
- 2. New Zealand 21
- 3. India 9
- 4. Italy 8
- 5. Scotland 7
- 6. Singapore 6
- 7. United States 6
- 8. Greece 5
- 9. Sri Lanka 5
- 10. Germany 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)