Avalon (post code: 3212) is a locality situated north east of Geelong, Victoria. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geelong and its Ward is Windermere. It is located on the northern shore of Corio Bay to the southwest of the state's capital city of Melbourne.
| Avalon Geelong, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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 The You Yangs viewed from near Avalon Airport | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 38°05′S 144°26′E / 38.083°S 144.433°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 293 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3212 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Greater Geelong | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lara | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Corio | ||||||||||||||
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Economy
editAvalon is notable for Avalon Airport, which is the site of the biennial Australian International Airshow, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Although located on the outskirts of Geelong, the airport effectively operates as a second airport for the much larger city of Melbourne.
In 2005, businessman Lindsay Fox launched plans to attract Australia's first Disneyland theme park to the area.[2]
When established in 2004, Jetstar had its headquarters on the grounds of Avalon Airport in Avalon,[3][4][5] but has since relocated to the Melbourne central business district.[6]
Major industry in the area includes a factory producing concrete railway sleepers, and the Cheetham Saltworks.
History
editAvalon State School opened on 7 June 1913 and closed on 6 March 1950. The land was later resumed by the Commonwealth Government for the airport, while the building and residence were moved to Corio Primary School.[7]
Climate
edit| Climate data for Avalon (Avalon Airport) 1995–present averages, 1995–present extremes | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 46.3 (115.3) |
47.9 (118.2) |
42.0 (107.6) |
36.1 (97.0) |
28.0 (82.4) |
23.6 (74.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
25.9 (78.6) |
31.3 (88.3) |
37.8 (100.0) |
41.8 (107.2) |
45.8 (114.4) |
47.9 (118.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.6 (79.9) |
26.1 (79.0) |
24.3 (75.7) |
20.5 (68.9) |
17.3 (63.1) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.2 (57.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
22.4 (72.3) |
24.5 (76.1) |
20.4 (68.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.3 (57.7) |
14.4 (57.9) |
12.7 (54.9) |
9.8 (49.6) |
7.6 (45.7) |
5.8 (42.4) |
5.1 (41.2) |
5.6 (42.1) |
6.7 (44.1) |
8.1 (46.6) |
10.5 (50.9) |
11.9 (53.4) |
9.4 (48.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 4.5 (40.1) |
6.8 (44.2) |
2.9 (37.2) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
0.1 (32.2) |
2.6 (36.7) |
4.6 (40.3) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 31.1 (1.22) |
35.0 (1.38) |
24.8 (0.98) |
39.8 (1.57) |
32.4 (1.28) |
40.5 (1.59) |
36.1 (1.42) |
38.3 (1.51) |
40.2 (1.58) |
40.9 (1.61) |
50.7 (2.00) |
28.5 (1.12) |
439.2 (17.29) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 6.0 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 9.7 | 11.9 | 13.8 | 15.4 | 15.2 | 13.6 | 12.0 | 9.9 | 8.5 | 128.4 |
| Average afternoon relative humidity (%) | 50 | 49 | 49 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 57 |
| Source 1: Bureau of Meteorology, Avalon Airport (1991–2020)[8] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Bureau of Meteorology, Avalon Airport (all years)[9] | |||||||||||||
Population
editIn the 2016 Census, there were 293 people in Avalon. 69.9% of people were born in Australia and 71.7% of people only spoke English at home. The most common response for religion was No Religion at 48.7%.[1]
Recreation
editAvalon Raceway is a dirt track racing venue located in the area.
In 2010 the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport was granted funding for a feasibility study to build a world class motorsports facility in the area, with the $200 million race circuit intended to become the home of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix after the contract to host the race at Albert Park expired in 2015.[10] However this did not eventuate. In April 2023 the Government of Victoria announced it intended to build a new motorsport complex in Avalon.[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Avalon (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ Mickey News: Avalon to take the Mickey under Fox plan for Disney park Archived February 5, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Airline Jetstar to be based in Avalon." The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 February 2004. Retrieved on 9 April 2010.
- ^ "Corporate addresses Archived 2009-10-03 at the Wayback Machine." Jetstar Airways. Retrieved on 12 August 2009.
- ^ "Jetstar to fly from Avalon: report." The Age. 24 February 2004. Retrieved on 9 April 2010.
- ^ "Family Competitions | Jetstar". jetstar.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
The promoter is Jetstar Airways Pty Limited (ABN 33 069 720 243) of Level 4, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- ^ Blake, L. J. (1973). Vision and Realisation: A Centenary History of State Education in Victoria (Volume 2). Education Department of Victoria. p. 1054.
- ^ "Geelong (Avalon Airport) 1991–2020 averages". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Geelong (Avalon Airport) all years". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ David Hastie (28 February 2010). "Avalon bid for Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix". Herald Sun. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
- ^ Avalon confirmed for the home of motorsport Auto Action 15 April 2023
