Aireys Inlet, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Aireys Inlet, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Aireys Inlet |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Surf Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.43797 |
| Longitude | 144.09766 |
| Population | 802 |
| Density | 39.7 /km² |
| Area | 20.2 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 3231 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 103 km southwest |
Aireys Inlet is a locality in the Surf Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 802. The locality covers an area of 20.2 km², giving a population density of about 39.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 103 km southwest of Melbourne. Aireys Inlet is located at 38.4380°S, 144.0977°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3231. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Aireys Inlet spills down a gentle slope towards the restless Southern Ocean, a place where the wild, salt-laced wind is a constant companion. It lies 39.6 km south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 216°T), and is situated 8.2 km south-west of Anglesea. The landscape here is a rugged embrace of dense coastal heath, its tough, leathery leaves a testament to the elements, and towering eucalypts that reach skyward, their bark peeling like ancient parchment. The air itself carries a unique tang, a blend of kelp drying on the shore and the sweet, resinous scent of the bush, particularly potent after a rain shower when the sunlight filters through the canopy in hazy, golden shafts. The dominant sound, beyond the wind's ceaseless murmur, is the deep, resonant roar of the surf, a powerful percussion that defines the very rhythm of life in Aireys Inlet. Down by the water, the small harbour, a sheltered haven for a handful of fishing boats, offers a stark contrast to the open ocean, its surface often rippled by the breeze but largely protected from the full force of the waves.
The character of Aireys Inlet is deeply entwined with its history as a modest seaside settlement, a place that has long drawn those seeking solace and the raw beauty of the coast. Its economy, once reliant on the hardy fishing industry and the occasional timber haul, has largely shifted towards tourism, attracting visitors who come to walk the Great Ocean Walk, explore the dramatic cliffs, and marvel at the iconic Split Point Lighthouse, its white tower a steadfast sentinel against the vast blue expanse. This lighthouse, a significant landmark, has guided countless vessels through these often treacherous waters, its beam a familiar comfort to travellers and locals alike. The land surrounding Aireys Inlet is part of a protected natural heritage, its wildness preserved for future generations, a stark reminder of the untamed spirit that continues to define this captivating corner of the Surf Coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Aireys Inlet, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Aireys Inlet, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Aireys Inlet includes the postcode (3231), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Surf Coast Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Aireys Inlet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |