The G21 Region Profile (2019 edition) provides a snapshot of the Geelong region’s current vital statistics. Geelong Region Alliance (G21) is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations working together to improve the lives of people within the Geelong region across five municipalities – Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe and Surf Coast.

Photo: Surf Coast mayor Cr Rose Hodge, Colac-Otway mayor Cr Jason Schram, Greater Geelong mayor Cr Bruce Harwood, G21 chair Bill Mithen, Golden Plains mayor Cr Owen Sharkey and Queenscliffe mayor Cr Bob Merriman with copies of the G21 Region Profile at Queenscliff Harbour.

It is an invaluable reference for business, government and community-sector planning, and as a resource for G21 as it advocates on behalf of the region. It is intended to be read in conjunction with the Geelong Region Plan, which is the state and federal government-adopted blueprint for the region towards 2050.

It includes information on subjects as diverse as population demographics, economic development, climate and rainfall, urban settlement, social disadvantage, education, community services, crime rates, property values and human health and wellbeing.

G21 works as a forum to discuss regional issues across interest groups and municipalities resulting in better co-ordinated research, consultation and planning.
G21 supports the delivery of projects that benefit the region across municipal boundaries and is a platform for the region to speak with one voice to all levels of government.
G21 is also the official Strategic Planning Committee for the G21 region and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the region’s strategic plan.