Drysdaleis a rural township nearGeelong,Victoria,Australia, located on theBellarine Peninsula. The town has an approximate population of over 3,700. Forming part of an urban area, along with nearbyClifton Springs, the townis named afterAnne Drysdalewhose estate "Coriyule" still sits above the township. The area was formerly known as McLeod's Waterholes and Bellarine.
A popular youth music and performing arts venue, affectionately labelled 'The Potato Shed' is located in the back of Drysdale. The industrial size venue is the site of 'Battle of The Bands', a yearly music festival which has seen a number of local bands make a name for themselves in a popular setting.
Drysdale has several primary and high schools, includingSaint Ignatius College, the senior campus ofBellarine Secondary College, and a campus ofChristian College. The local football club is the Drysdale Hawks, who playAustralian Rules Footballand compete in theBellarine Football League.The Hawks were formed in 1879 and have won 15 premiership titles, the last in 2010.