Swan Island, 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 Swan Island, in the Queenscliffe Borough local government area.
| Locality | Swan Island |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Queenscliffe Borough |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.24959 |
| Longitude | 144.68023 |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Postcode | 3225 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 54 km south-southwest |
Swan Island is a locality in the Queenscliffe Borough local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km². It lies approximately 54 km south-southwest of Melbourne. Swan Island is located at 38.2496°S, 144.6802°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3225. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Swan Island rises from the waters of Port Phillip Bay, a low-lying, windswept landmass fringed by sandy shores and scattered coastal scrub. It lies 29.9 km east-south-east of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 112°T), and is situated 13.1 km east of Ocean Grove. Its terrain is mostly flat, a gentle topography shaped by the persistent sea breezes that sculpt the dunes and carry the scent of salt and distant kelp beds. The light here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, washes over the island in a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the pale grasses and the subtle shifts in colour across the shallow bays that embrace its perimeter. The character of Swan Island is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements hold sway, and life adapts to the rhythm of the tides and the changing moods of the sky.
Historically, Swan Island has served a variety of purposes, its strategic position in the entrance to Port Phillip Bay dictating much of its past. For a significant period, it was the operational centre for the Australian Army's School of Signals, a vital training ground that left its own indelible mark on the island's landscape. Though this military chapter has now concluded, the island retains a sense of its former function, a quiet echo of drills and communications training. The local economy, in its modern iteration, centres on its role as a sanctuary and a destination for those seeking a connection with the marine environment, with a focus on conservation and passive recreation. The waters surrounding Swan Island are known for their clarity and the diverse marine life they support, offering a precious glimpse into the health of the bay.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Swan Island, 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 Swan Island, in the Queenscliffe Borough local government area.
Detailed location data for Swan Island includes the postcode (3225), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Queenscliffe Borough), 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 Swan Island 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. |