The Glenelg Shire is nestled in Victoria's south west corner. Located around a deep-water port, Portland is the major centre in the shire and home to one of only two aluminium smelters in Victoria. Natural attractions include the Glenelg River flowing and the surrounding national parks. The shire's economy is based around service industries, timber production, grazing and manufacturing. The main industries include basic non-ferrous metal manufacturing, agriculture, marine fishing.

	2012-13	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Expenditure ($)	60.757m	43.809m	37.955m	36.215m
Revenue ($)	48.079m	48.854m	41.722m	39.261m
- Charges ($)	22.424m	19.791m	19.698m	18.975m
- VGC Grants ($)	7.038m	7.093m	6.666m	6.157m