Weering

VIC 3251 • Victoria

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
77.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural

About Weering

Weering is a small rural locality in south-western Victoria, situated approximately 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne near the town of Winchelsea in the Surf Coast Shire. The locality covers around 78 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 62 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features gently undulating farmland traversed by the Barwon River, with a mix of pastoral grazing and cropping properties.

Winchelsea, approximately 8 kilometres to the south-west, provides general stores, a school, and community facilities, while Geelong is roughly 35 kilometres to the east and offers comprehensive urban services. The locality sits close to the Princes Highway corridor and is within reasonable reach of the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road tourism region. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the area.

Weering falls under postcode 3251 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3251
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.16°, 143.65°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
77.51 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Winchelsea
8 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
V/Line from Winchelsea (approx. 8 km) to Melbourne Southern Cross via Geelong; approx. 1.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Princes Highway provides good road access; Geelong 35 km east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services in Weering; car required for all errands to Winchelsea.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weering known for? +

Weering is a quiet pastoral locality in Victoria's Surf Coast Shire, known for its Barwon River farming land and proximity to both Geelong and the Great Ocean Road region.

How far is Weering from Melbourne CBD? +

Weering is approximately 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, around 1.5 to 2 hours by road via the Princes Highway.

Does Weering have public transport? +

There is no local bus service in Weering. V/Line trains operate from Winchelsea station (about 8 km away) to Geelong and Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Weering? +

According to the 2021 Census, Weering has a population of approximately 62 residents, a very small rural locality in the Surf Coast Shire.

Is Weering a good place to live? +

Weering suits those wanting a quiet rural lifestyle with convenient access to Geelong's services and the scenic Surf Coast, positioned along the Princes Highway corridor.

What is the postcode for Weering? +

The postcode for Weering, VIC is 3251.