Bellarine vs Drysdale
The verdict
Bellarine rates higher for education (60 vs 55). Drysdale rates higher for liveability (43 vs 16). Bellarine is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 4.0 km).
Scores
BellarineDrysdale
| Bellarine | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 39 |
| Transport | 20 | 22 |
| Education | 60 | 55 |
| Liveability | 16 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellarine | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169 | 4,976 |
| Median age | 57 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,214 | $1,273 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bellarine High Growth · Drysdale High Growth
Property
| Bellarine | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $704K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $534K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -13.6% |
| 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 | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 592 | 301 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,183 | 241 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,692 | 3,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellarine | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellarine · Drysdale
Transport
| Bellarine | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 31 |
| 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 | 21.5 km |
Liveability
| Bellarine | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.7 km | 51.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.7 km | 20.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bellarine | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 169 | 4,976 |
| Estimated 2025 | 194 | 5,328 |
| Projected 2041 | 252 | 7,425 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.51% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bellarine or Drysdale?
Drysdale has the higher transport score (Bellarine 20/100 vs Drysdale 22/100).
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