The name Brownbill commemorates the contribution of Fanny Brownbill who was the first female local member of the Legislative Assembly (1938-1946) and who was a tireless community worker for Geelong.

Brownbill Ward includes part of South Geelong, Newtown, Geelong West, Drumcondra, Western Beach and Rippleside.

Brownbill Ward is bounded by the Barwon River, Shannon Avenue, Thompson Road, Victoria Street, Princes Highway and Edward Street to Corio Bay by the Bay to Glenleith Avenue, The Esplanade, Mercer Street to Keera Street overpass, Latrobe Terrace, McKillop Street, Moorabool Street.

Area SQKM: 8