Postcode(s) 3212 Avalon Point Wilson Local time Friday 7:50 PM Federal division Division of Corio | State electorate(s) Lara Postal code 3212 Number of airports 1 | |
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Location 15 km (9 mi) from Geelong
53 km (33 mi) from Melbourne LGA(s) City of Greater Geelong Weather 22°C, Wind SE at 26 km/h, 73% Humidity | ||
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.
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Map of Avalon VIC 3212, Australia
Economy
Avalon is notable for Avalon Airport, which is the new home base of the budget domestic airline Jetstar Airways and the site of the biennial Avalon 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. A Direct Factory Outlets shopping centre has also been proposed for the area.
When established in 2004 Jetstar Airways has its headquarters on the grounds of Avalon Airport in Avalon, but has since relocated to the Melbourne CBD.
Major industry in the area includes a factory producing concrete railway sleepers, and the Cheetham Saltworks.
History
Avalon 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.
Recreation
Avalon Raceway (also known as Avalon Speedway) 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 expires in 2015.