Solar in Geelong and the Bellarine
Modelled solar output for 23 towns in Geelong and the Bellarine, from satellite data. Pick your town for local figures, then check your bill.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in Geelong and the Bellarine makes between 9,100 and 9,800 kWh a year, on average about the same as Melbourne.
Highest: Queenscliff, 1,487 kWh per kW. Lowest: Teesdale, 1,382 kWh per kW. (PVGIS 5.3, ERA5 2005–2023.)
Solar in Geelong and the Bellarine
Geelong gets a little more winter sun than Melbourne's south-east and summers are often cooled by the bay. Housing ranges from Victorian and interwar homes close to the centre, through postwar brick suburbs, to large new estates in the Armstrong Creek growth area and around Lara, Leopold and Ocean Grove.
Most of Geelong and the Bellarine is on the Powercor network.
Every town, ranked
| Town | Postcode | Council | kWh/yr per kW, north | 6.6 kW system, kWh/yr | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenscliff | 3225 | Borough of Queenscliffe | 1,487 | 9,813 | +3% |
| Ocean Grove | 3226 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,482 | 9,782 | +3% |
| St Leonards | 3223 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,474 | 9,730 | +3% |
| Indented Head | 3223 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,474 | 9,728 | +3% |
| Portarlington | 3223 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,470 | 9,699 | +2% |
| Drysdale | 3222 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,468 | 9,691 | +2% |
| Clifton Springs | 3222 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,468 | 9,689 | +2% |
| Barwon Heads | 3227 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,450 | 9,573 | +1% |
| Leopold | 3224 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,433 | 9,455 | 0% |
| Armstrong Creek | 3217 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,428 | 9,423 | -1% |
| Waurn Ponds | 3216 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,428 | 9,422 | -1% |
| Grovedale | 3216 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,427 | 9,421 | -1% |
| Lara | 3212 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,426 | 9,408 | -1% |
| Belmont | 3216 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,425 | 9,402 | -1% |
| Highton | 3216 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,424 | 9,401 | -1% |
| Geelong | 3220 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,424 | 9,400 | -1% |
| Geelong West | 3218 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,424 | 9,400 | -1% |
| Corio | 3214 | City of Greater Geelong | 1,416 | 9,344 | -2% |
| Lethbridge | 3332 | Golden Plains Shire | 1,396 | 9,210 | -3% |
| Meredith | 3333 | Golden Plains Shire | 1,395 | 9,209 | -3% |
| Inverleigh | 3321 | Golden Plains Shire | 1,385 | 9,138 | -4% |
| Bannockburn | 3331 | Golden Plains Shire | 1,384 | 9,133 | -4% |
| Teesdale | 3328 | Golden Plains Shire | 1,382 | 9,122 | -4% |
Location changes output across Geelong and the Bellarine by about 8%. Your roof's direction and shade usually change it more. Score your roof.
Country properties
Sheds, pumps, long cable runs and rural supply lines all change how a system should be designed, and a battery only keeps the power on in an outage if it's set up for backup. See solar for rural properties and battery backup for outages.
Other regions
- Surf Coast and the Otways
- Western District
- Ballarat and the Central Highlands
- Bendigo, Loddon and Campaspe
- Macedon Ranges, Melton and Moorabool
- Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire
- North East Victoria
- West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley
- South Gippsland and Bass Coast
- East Gippsland
- Wimmera and Grampians
- Mallee
- Mornington Peninsula and Frankston
- Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley
- Melbourne's outer north
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Solar in Geelong and the Bellarine: questions
How much do solar panels make in Geelong and the Bellarine?
Across the 23 towns we've modelled in Geelong and the Bellarine, a 6.6 kW north-facing system makes between 9,100 and 9,800 kWh a year, on average about the same as Melbourne. Queenscliff comes out highest and Teesdale lowest.
Does Litmec do solar in Geelong and the Bellarine?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Geelong and the Bellarine. Start with a free assessment from your bill and roof photos; an accredited installer checks the site before installation.
Who is the electricity distributor in Geelong and the Bellarine?
Most of Geelong and the Bellarine is on the Powercor network. The distributor sets export limits and approves new solar connections; we apply for you.
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