Breakwater flood & bushfire risk
Of Breakwater’s 1,257 mapped properties, 0.4% are in a mapped flood area and 12% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Breakwater’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Breakwater
Flood and bushfire areas across Breakwater. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Breakwater
Breakwater sits in the Greater Geelong council area, which recorded 18,882 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 18,882 total. Figures are for the whole Greater Geelong council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Breakwater
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Breakwater
Breakwater is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: INDUSTRIAL 1 ZONE
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: INDUSTRIAL 2 ZONE
School catchments in Breakwater
Breakwater can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Breakwater
At the 2021 Census, 15% of Breakwater’s 1,060 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Breakwater
Greater Geelong council approved 3,150 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Greater Geelong council area (not just Breakwater). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 14 Cosgrove Street, Breakwater VIC 3219
- 15 Young Street, Breakwater VIC 3219
- 3-4 Lawless Court, Breakwater VIC 3219
- 11/28 Industrial Place, Breakwater VIC 3219
- 2-9 Bayldon Court, Breakwater VIC 3219
- 2 Hitchcock Street, Breakwater VIC 3219
- 2/216-220 St Albans Road, Breakwater VIC 3219
- 15-17 Leather Street, Breakwater VIC 3219
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.