What to know about Geelong
Local knowledge, each fact with a link to where it comes from.
The City of Greater Geelong says permits and approvals are needed for a public or private event that takes place on its public open space.
Source: City of Greater Geelong, event application form (opens in a new tab)
The City of Greater Geelong says setting up a jumping castle or inflatable device on open public space needs an event permit from the City.
Source: City of Greater Geelong, inflatable land based devices (opens in a new tab)
The City of Greater Geelong asks for a jumping castle risk assessment that covers supervision and wind management in line with the manufacturer's guidelines.
Source: City of Greater Geelong, inflatable land based devices (opens in a new tab)
Geelong Racecourse averages 3.2 days with at least 1 mm of rain in February and 9.6 in July.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Breakwater (Geelong Racecourse) climate statistics (opens in a new tab)
The 2021 Census counted 289,630 people in the Geelong Significant Urban Area.
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Geelong SUA (opens in a new tab)
Geelong's public open space
Whether it is public or private, an event on City of Greater Geelong open space needs permits and approvals (City of Greater Geelong). A jumping castle needs an event permit, with a risk assessment covering who supervises it and how wind is managed (inflatable devices).
Dry summers on the bay
February is the driest month at Geelong Racecourse, with 3.2 rain days, and July the wettest, with 9.6 (BoM). Summer suits an open-air party; winter wants cover.
Geelong party hire FAQs
Do I need a permit for a private party in a Geelong park?
The City of Greater Geelong says private events on its public open space need permits and approvals.
What does the City want for a jumping castle?
An event permit and a risk assessment that covers supervision and wind management.