Bellarine vs Clifton Springs
The verdict
Bellarine rates higher for education (60 vs 53). Clifton Springs rates higher for liveability (51 vs 16). Clifton Springs is closer to the coast (600 m vs 1.8 km).
Scores
BellarineClifton Springs
| Bellarine | Clifton Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 45 |
| Transport | 20 | 31 |
| Education | 60 | 53 |
| Liveability | 16 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellarine | Clifton Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169 | 7,646 |
| Median age | 57 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,214 | $1,348 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bellarine High Growth · Clifton Springs High Growth
Property
| Bellarine | Clifton Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $690K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bellarine | Clifton Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 592 | 52 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,183 | 301 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,692 | 1,556 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellarine | Clifton Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellarine · Clifton Springs
Transport
| Bellarine | Clifton Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 22.0 km | 18.6 km |
Liveability
| Bellarine | Clifton Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 600 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.7 km | 51.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.7 km | 18.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bellarine | Clifton Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 169 | 7,646 |
| Estimated 2025 | 194 | 8,187 |
| Projected 2041 | 252 | 11,409 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.51% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bellarine or Clifton Springs?
Clifton Springs has the higher transport score (Bellarine 20/100 vs Clifton Springs 31/100).
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