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GEELONG

Most Famous People Born in Geelong, Australia

Notable people
442
Peak decade
1870s
Median birth year
1910
Most distinctive
Football 5.0×

Standouts

Notable Births by Decade

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What Geelong Is Known For

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Football is Geelong's biggest profession — 55% of all notables (241).

Geelong over-indexes on football — 5.0× the global rate.

Geelong under-produces actor — only 0.4× the global rate.

  1. Football 241 5.0×
  2. Politician 27 0.5×
  3. Cricket 20 3.5×
  4. Singer 9 1.0×
  5. Actor 9 0.4×
  6. Basket 7 1.3×
  7. Athletic 6 1.2×
  8. Militar 6 1.1×
  1. Football 241 5.0×
  2. Rower 6 3.7×
  3. Cricket 20 3.5×
  1. Actor 9 0.4×
  2. Politician 27 0.5×

Profession Mix Over Time

Each band shows a profession family's share of Geelong's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.

1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975
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  • Music
  • Writing
  • Art & Design
  • Other
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Michelle Chandler

Born 1974

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Kim Wielens

Born 1977

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Sandy Blythe

1962 - 2005

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Nathan Herbert

Born 1984

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Madeleine Taylor (basketball)

Born 1989

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Jessica Good

Born 1994

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Lisa Chaffey

Born 1971

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