All Countries
Breakwater, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Breakwater is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 980. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Breakwater, Australia
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
People
Economy
C+Housing
CClimate
| Population | 980 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.1799°, 144.3677° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.9 inches (659 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,139 |
| Median Age | 40.0 years |
About Breakwater
Breakwater is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 980. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Breakwater vs Australia Average
Income: Breakwater vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,139 |
| 71% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,139 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $426 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 93 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $169,000 |
| 40% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $845 |
| 27% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 60.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.1% |
| Housing Units | 392 |
Property Tax
Climate in Breakwater
Breakwater has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.1799°N, 144.3677°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in |
Breakwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").
Radio Stations near Breakwater
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Rock Geelong 95.5 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Breakwater
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesea Museum | ||||
| Australian National Surfing Museum | ||||
| Geelong Sports Museum | ||||
| Lara Heritage and History Museum | ||||
| Museum of Play and Art | ||||
| National Wool Museum | ||||
| Old Court House Museum |
Libraries in Breakwater
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong Library & Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leopold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocean Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waurn Ponds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Breakwater
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Vintage Market | |||||
| Torquay Farmers Market |
Cafes in Breakwater
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Breakwater
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Breakwater
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Breakwater
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarine Estate | ||||
| Bells Beach Brewing | ||||
| Valhalla Brewing | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall |
Stadiums & Teams in Breakwater
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Breakwater
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Apollo Bay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | — | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bellbrae private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colac Airport | XCO | Small Airport |
| Cressy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | — | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | — | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Torquay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Breakwater
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Creek Doctors | ||
| Community Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Geelong Day Surgery | ||
| Grovedale Medical Centre | ||
| Lake Imaging | ||
| MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre | ||
| North Geelong Medical Clinic |
Quick Facts
🇦🇺 About Australia
Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Breakwater.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Breakwater
What is the population of Breakwater?
Breakwater has a population of 980 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.
Is Breakwater expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,139, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Breakwater?
Breakwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.
How is the job market in Breakwater?
The unemployment rate in Breakwater is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $426. There are 93 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Breakwater?
The median home value in Breakwater is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 60.9%.