Point Lonsdale, 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 Point Lonsdale, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
| Locality | Point Lonsdale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.26614 |
| Longitude | 144.59821 |
| Population | 2,490 |
| Density | 174.4 /km² |
| Area | 14.3 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 3225 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 60 km south-southwest |
Point Lonsdale is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,490. The locality covers an area of 14.3 km², giving a population density of about 174.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 60 km south-southwest of Melbourne. Point Lonsdale is located at 38.2661°S, 144.5982°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3225. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Point Lonsdale stands sentinel at the gateway to Port Phillip Bay, a rugged finger of land reaching into the restless sea. It lies 24.3 km east-south-east of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 123°T), and is situated 6.0 km east of Ocean Grove. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the damp breath of the Southern Ocean, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies beyond. Rolling dunes, cloaked in hardy coastal scrub and wind-sculpted ti-tree, give way to dramatic cliffs that plunge towards a churning surf. The landscape is a testament to the ceaseless sculpting power of wind and wave, where the ochre of the earth meets the steely grey of the ocean under a sky that can shift from brilliant blue to bruised, tempestuous cloud with startling speed. The soundscape is dominated by the roar of the waves against the shore and the piercing cries of seabirds, a wild chorus that has echoed here for millennia.
The history of Point Lonsdale is intrinsically tied to its strategic position, a natural defence point that saw its lighthouse commissioned in the early 20th century to guide ships through the treacherous Rip. Before that, the coastline was a more solitary place, its Indigenous custodians likely navigating its shores for sustenance and passage. Today, the local economy is a blend of tourism, drawing visitors for its dramatic coastal walks and the chance to witness migrating whales, and a quiet residential character. Many who live in Point Lonsdale are drawn by the allure of the sea, their lives subtly attuned to the tides and the changing moods of the ocean. The town centre, a modest collection of shops and cafes, serves as a hub for this coastal enclave, offering a relaxed pace of life where the sea's rhythm dictates much of the day.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Lonsdale, 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 Point Lonsdale, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Point Lonsdale includes the postcode (3225), 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 Point Lonsdale 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. |