Our Office Location

Phillip Island is growing in popularity due mainly to its close proximity to the CBD. The South Gippsland Highway which links the Island to the city is improving and over the next 12 months will have a dual lane in both directions. The latest Census is not yet available but until July 2007-Here is a snapshot.

Our land
Area: 100.3 sq. kms1
Approx 100 km of coastline (inc Churchill Island)
Our people
Age Structure 2001 Census
1 est 2031 1b
0-9 years 827 (12%) 1,192 (8%)
10-19 years 803 (11%) 1,259 (8%)
20-39 years 1,481 (21%) 2,796 (18%)
40-64 years 2,288 (33%) 5,091 (34%)
65+ 1,593 (23%) 4,793(32%)
Total 6,992 15,131
Born overseas
116.7%
Family Structure
1(2001)
Single Parent Families 14.7%
Couples with Children 31.3%
Couples without Children 54%

School Attendance
2(2006)
Primary 645
Secondary 550

Holiday Homes
3 5,876
-Owned more than 11 years 43%
-Owners planning to retire here 86% Our economyOur economy
Average Taxable Income
5(2004) Unemployment Rate6(June 06)
Phillip Island $34,542 Phillip Island 6.5% Victoria 5.3%
Victoria $42,816 Country Victoria 6.4% Australia 5.0%

Australian Motor Cycle Grand Prix
Attendance 93,531 (2006)