The suburb was bypassed by traffic from Melbourne coming from the Princes Freeway by the creation of the Geelong Ring Road, which was complete in 2009.

[2] Osborne House was built on the shores of Corio Bay in 1858 as a private residence, later being used by the Royal Australian Navy, local council officers, and is currently the home of the Geelong Maritime Museum.

In the 1950s through to the early 1970s the suburb saw a drastic increase in housing construction, in part fuelled by Geelong's growing industries and manufacturing sector.

The train lines removal helped ease growing congestion on Thompson Road, and reduced noise pollution for local residents.

[citation needed] Prior to its removal, a bike and pedestrian path, known as Linear Park, was constructed in the 1980s alongside the rail line.

The efforts of the adjoining Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative and Geelong City Council have aided in the Cowies Creek preservation.

The conservation area hosts native species, including snakes, lizards and water birds, as well as various bush trees and grasses.

The reserve has two ovals, one with a turf wicket and also accommodates a fire brigade, running track and netball court.

The train lines removal helped ease growing congestion on Thompson Road, and reduced noise pollution for local residents.

[citation needed] Prior to its removal, a bike and pedestrian path, known as Linear Park, was constructed in the 1980s alongside the rail line.