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The Geelong region runs from the western shores of Corio and Port Phillip Bays, along the rugged Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road to beyond Apollo Bay, and inland through the rich agricultural districts around Colac and beyond to the north. It has a population of around 270,000 people and covers 8972 sq km. Geelong is the largest city in the region and the second largest city in Victoria. It is the principal service centre in the region for industry and business, health and education, and a wide range of higher order commercial and community services and facilities. Port, airport, road and standard gauge rail facilities that focus on Geelong are critical infrastructure assets for the region. The south-east of the region is significantly influenced by urban development pressures related to the large populations and economies of Geelong and Melbourne. Geelong itself, Torquay/Jan Juc, Ocean Grove, Bannockburn, Lara and Clifton Springs/Drysdale are all rapidly growing towns. The rich and expansive rural areas in the central and western parts of the region are highly productive and enjoy relatively high rainfall compared to other parts of the State. The Geelong region is closely integrated with the Melbourne and Victorian economies. It is the largest and fastest growing region in Victoria outside the Melbourne metropolitan area. Its proximity to Melbourne and good connections by road and rail bring the eastern parts of the region within easy commuter distance of Melbourne. Listen to the V/Line Podcasts for Geelong: |
