The Borough of Queenscliffe is located at the tip of the Bellarine Peninsula, about 105 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and 35 kilometres east of the regional city of Geelong. It forms the western side of the entrance to Port Phillip Bay.
Tourism is the major economic activity of the Borough of Queenscliffe. As a result retail, commercial and service sectors are prominent. Several government and private institutions are also major employers.
The main industries include marine fishing, building construction, cafes and restaurants, accommodation.
| 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 |
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Expenditure ($) | 9.039m | 7.755m | 7.065m | 7.071m |
Revenue ($) | 10.523m | 10.014m | 8.574m | 7.722m |
- Charges ($) | 5.588m | 5.357m | 5.099m | 4.796m |
- VGC Grants ($) | 0.252m | 0.280m | 0.240m | 0.206m |