Corangamite, Electoral division in Victoria, Australia.
Corangamite is an electoral division in Victoria that encompasses coastal areas and the southern suburbs of Geelong across rolling and flat terrain. The district brings together diverse communities, from seaside towns to rural settlements in the inland regions.
The division was created in 1901 during Australia's first federal election as one of the original 65 electoral districts established for the new parliament. Since then, it has experienced multiple boundary changes and shifts in political representation.
The name comes from Lake Corangamite, drawn from an Indigenous Gulidjan language term meaning 'bitter water', linking the region to the heritage of its original inhabitants. This linguistic connection remains visible in how local communities speak about and understand their area.
The area is easily reached by roads connecting Geelong to the coast and western suburbs of the region. Visitors should know that it covers multiple communities spread across the landscape, so traveling between different parts requires driving time.
In 2021, the division underwent a major size reduction due to population growth and shifting demographics, with its area decreasing substantially. This adjustment reflected how population patterns in the region had changed since its last boundary review.
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