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| Locality | Point Wilson |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.03296 |
| Longitude | 144.52617 |
| Area | 59.8 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 3212 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 45 km west-southwest |
Point Wilson is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 59.8 km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Point Wilson is located at 38.0330°S, 144.5262°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3212. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Point Wilson juts out into the cool, grey waters of Port Phillip Bay, a long, slender finger of land reaching from the mainland's embrace. It lies 17.2 km south-west of Werribee, VIC (from Werribee, VIC: bearing 216°T), and is situated 10.4 km east-south-east of Lara. The air here carries the persistent tang of salt, a constant reminder of the bay's presence, mingling with the dry, earthy scent of coastal scrub and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. Low, hardy vegetation clings to the sandy soil, a resilient tapestry of muted greens and browns that shimmers under the expansive sky, particularly beautiful in the late afternoon when the sun casts long, softened shadows across the dunes. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rise and fall that hints at the geological forces that shaped it, creating a quiet, unassuming beauty that rewards a closer look.
Historically, Point Wilson served as a vital point of reference for mariners navigating the treacherous waters of the bay, its prominent position a beacon for early settlers and trade. While its direct economic contribution has evolved, the surrounding region has long been shaped by agriculture and grazing, the land yielding its bounty in a steady, unhurried fashion. This enduring connection to the land and sea imbues Point Wilson with a sense of continuity, a place where the past is not forgotten but quietly shapes the present. Today, its character is defined by a peaceful, coastal atmosphere, a place where the rhythm of the tides and the changing light dictate the pace of life for those who call Point Wilson home.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Point Wilson, Victoria. 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 Wilson, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Point Wilson 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 Point Wilson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |