Breakwater is a residential and industrial suburb of

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Breakwater had a population of 1,014. Breakwater is home to the Geelong Racing Club, Geelong Racecourse and the Geelong Showgrounds.

History

The name Breakwater originated from a rock ford constructed across the Barwon River by Geelong's first

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, in 1837. The ford stopped the inflow of salt water to the fresh water river, supplying the town with fresh river water. A Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in 1982. Land between the industrial area and the river is prone to flooding.

Heritage sites

Breakwater contains a number of heritage listed sites, including: * 42 Leather Street, Barwon Sewer Aqueduct * Tucker Street, Sunnyside Wool Scour

Census populations

The Census result of given below years * 1861 - 136 * 1871 - 312 * 1981 - 1,521

References

External links

Australian Places - Breakwater
Suburbs of Geelong {{BarwonSouthWest-geo-stub