Breakwater, 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 Breakwater, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
| Locality | Breakwater |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.17719 |
| Longitude | 144.37412 |
| Population | 980 |
| Density | 312.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 3219 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 66 km southwest |
Breakwater is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 980. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 312.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 66 km southwest of Melbourne. Breakwater is located at 38.1772°S, 144.3741°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3219.
Breakwater’s coastline, a rugged fringe against the restless Southern Ocean, whispers tales of its maritime past. It lies 3.3 km south-south-east of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 163°T), and is situated 5.1 km east of Highton. Here, the land slopes gently towards the water, a mosaic of hardy coastal scrub and resilient grasses clinging to sandy soil, punctuated by the weathered grey of boat sheds and the steadfast gleam of fishing vessels moored in the sheltered harbour. The air, perpetually alive with the briny tang of the sea, carries the distant cry of gulls and the rhythmic sigh of waves unfurling onto pebbled shores. Even the sunlight here seems to possess a peculiar clarity, catching the fine spray thrown up by the surf and painting fleeting rainbows in the mist.
Historically, Breakwater’s fortunes have been inextricably linked to the sea. For generations, its harbour has been a vital hub for fishing fleets, their catches forming the backbone of the local economy and drawing a hardy breed of seafarers to its shores. While the whirring of winches and the scent of freshly landed seafood still define its working harbour, Breakwater has also found new life as a drawcard for travellers seeking the raw beauty of the coast. Echoes of its past are evident in the sturdy stone jetties and the older, salt-kissed buildings that line the foreshore, each one a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life in this enduring coastal locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Breakwater, 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 Breakwater, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Breakwater includes the postcode (3219), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Breakwater 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. |