Surf Coast Shire
<h2 data-block-key="iajw7">About the Surf Coast Shire</h2><p data-block-key="4kjcl"><b>The Surf Coast Shire is a vibrant and rapidly growing regional municipality, globally renowned as the official starting point of the iconic Great Ocean Road.</b></p><p data-block-key="bgtf5">Located approximately 75 to 125 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD, it offers an aspirational coastal and rural lifestyle with strong connectivity to Geelong and Melbourne via the Princes Freeway.</p><p data-block-key="c7uhq">The Surf Coast offers a highly sought-after lifestyle defined by its spectacular coastline, unique natural environment, and world-class surfing culture. The municipality is home to the internationally recognised Bells Beach and the vibrant coastal hub of Torquay (the administrative centre). </p><p data-block-key="2bn4h">The region seamlessly blends the energy of coastal townships like Torquay, Anglesea, and Lorne with the tranquility of rural hinterland areas, including Winchelsea. Its economy is robust, driven by the visitor economy (tourism), the surfing industry, and productive agriculture, all set against the backdrop of the Great Otway National Park.</p><p data-block-key="d3ejc">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as the Surf Coast Shire are the Wadawurrung People, and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar nation.</p><p data-block-key="8gssf">Surf Coast Shire Council is the local council for the municipality; visit the Surf Coast Shire Council website to learn more about the latest news, extensive community services, and its strong commitment to climate emergency action and environmental protection.</p><p data-block-key="8pjjp"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the Surf Coast Shire has to offer? Explore our suburb and town profiles below to learn more about each locality, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>