Point Lonsdale

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History

Point Lonsdale is situated at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The 3.5 kilometre stretch of water across the entrance of the bay to Point Nepean is known as The Rip and is one of the most treacherous stretches of water in Australia.

In 1852 a signal station was established at Point Lonsdale to help guide ships through the heads into Port Phillip Bay. The current lighthouse was built in 1902.

In 1876 the first land sales were made in Point Lonsdale.

Point Lonsdale is surrounded by the beach, farmland and the Point Lonsdale Golf Course which restricts growth of housing in the area. There is a designated green wedge between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove. These restrictions to development have kept Point Lonsdale a relatively sleepy beach destination.

Demography (census 2011)

Point Lonsdale has a population of approximately 2500.
In Point Lonsdale there are 53% females and 47% males in the population.
The median age of people living in Point Lonsdale is 55 years old which 18 years above the national average.
In Point Lonsdale 20% of homes are rented.

Government Information

Point Lonsdale has the postcode 3225.
Point Lonsdale is in the state electorate of Bellarine.
Point Lonsdale is in the Federal Division of Corangamite.
To the north of Fellows Road in Point Lonsdale is within the local council area of The City of Greater Geelong. To the South of Fellows Road in Point Lonsdale is within the local council area of The Borough of Queenscliffe.

Beach

Point Lonsdale has a front beach with three large rock groynes which maintain the lovely sandy foreshore. It is a favourite of families and young beginner surfers. The Point Lonsdale back beach is popular with experienced surfers. However, as the Point Lonsdale back beach is a grade 9 surf beach less experienced surfers and swimmers need to take care.

Springs beach approximately half way between Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff is a favourite for snorkelling. On calm days, the snorkelling is good all along the Point Lonsdale shoreline right from Springs beach around the heads to the Point Lonsdale back beach. The snorkelling at Point Lonsdale and diving further out has a colour range and diversity to rival the Great Barrier Reef.

Shopping and Cafes

The Point Lonsdale shopping centre is on Point Lonsdale Road which overlooks the Point Lonsdale front beach. This delightful shopping strip boasts a number of cafes serving good coffee and quality light meals.

Schools

Point Lonsdale has a primary school that is situated on Bowen Road.

Sporting Facilities

Point Lonsdale has a Bowls Club in one of the most enviable positions on the coast adjacent to the Point Lonsdale front beach. Point Lonsdale also has a cricket/football oval next to the beach on Point Lonsdale Road. The Point Lonsdale tennis courts are located on Ocean Road behind the back beach.

Golf Club

Point Lonsdale has an 18 hole sand belt course situated on Lake Victoria which is accessed from Fellows Road.

Surf Life Saving Club

The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club has a club house in Point Lonsdale on Ocean Road and has life guard stations on the Point Lonsdale back beach and on the beach in Queenscliff.