Waurn

Waurn is a locality name used in Australia to refer to more than one place. The most documented use designates a rural locality in the state of Victoria, in the Geelong region.

It lies within the City of Greater Geelong, with land primarily used for agriculture and low-density housing. Boundaries are defined by local planning instruments and state government gazettal.

The origin of the name Waurn is not clearly recorded in published sources; it appears in early cadastral records of the region. The etymology is uncertain, and several theories have circulated without consensus.

The area is characterized by rural landscapes, small-scale enterprises, and residential pockets serving nearby urban centers. It is served by local roads and is within commuting distance of Geelong, with the regional economy centered on services and agriculture.

See also Waurn Ponds