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Breakwater, VIC 3219
Overview
Breakwater sits just 4 km south‑south‑east of Geelong’s central business district, bordered by the Barwon River on one side and an industrial precinct on the other. The 2016 census counted 1,014 residents, reflecting a housing mix that ranges from river‑front homes to dwellings near the workplace zones. A bridge opened in 2012 replaced the historic ford, providing a direct road link, and the former Geelong Racecourse railway station lies within easy walking distance.
The suburb is centred around major recreational venues – the Geelong Racing Club, Geelong Racecourse and the Geelong Showgrounds host regular racing events and the annual Royal Geelong Show. Heritage‑listed sites such as the Barwon Sewer Aqueduct on Leather Street and the Sunnyside Wool Scour add historic character, while nearby green spaces like Belmont Park and Goat Island offer outdoor leisure. This combination of residential, industrial and riverside amenities creates a balanced lifestyle for families and professionals alike.
Region type mix: Metro 100%.
Streets in Breakwater
Street
| Avg land size
| Avg price
| Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Haworth Court |
4420 m² | - |
1 |
| Tanner Street |
2311 m² | - |
2 |