Avalon, 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 Avalon, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
| Locality | Avalon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.04886 |
| Longitude | 144.44707 |
| Population | 287 |
| Density | 6.2 /km² |
| Area | 46.3 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 3212 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 52 km west-southwest |
Avalon is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 287. The locality covers an area of 46.3 km², giving a population density of about 6.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 52 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Avalon is located at 38.0489°S, 144.4471°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3212. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Avalon rests on the western shores of Port Phillip Bay, its landscape a gentle sweep of coastal plains meeting the shimmering expanse of water. It lies 13.3 km north-north-east of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 33°T), and is situated 5.2 km south-east of Lara. Low, sandy dunes, softened by hardy grasses and coastal shrubs, mark the immediate edge of the bay, giving way to flatter terrain that supports a mix of residential development and open spaces. The air here carries a consistent tang of salt, a subtle but persistent reminder of the bay's proximity, and the light often has a soft, diffused quality, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips towards the western horizon, casting long shadows across the suburban streets. The character of Avalon is one of quiet suburban living, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the tides and the gentle ebb and flow of daily routines, a far cry from the bustling urban centres.
Historically, Avalon’s development has been intrinsically linked to its coastal setting and the broader agricultural and pastoral heritage of the Bellarine Peninsula. While not a major industrial hub, its economy has long been supported by the agricultural lands that lie inland, with grazing and cropping providing livelihoods for generations. More recently, tourism has become a significant contributor, drawing visitors to its beaches and the wider attractions of the peninsula, including its burgeoning wine region. Avalon itself is known for its accessible waterfront and the opportunities it offers for recreation, a quiet harbour that has seen its share of small boats and fishing expeditions over the years. The land here, though seemingly unassuming, holds a quiet resilience, shaped by the winds and the water that have defined its existence for centuries.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Avalon, 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 Avalon, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Avalon includes the postcode (3212), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), 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 Avalon 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. |