Bellbrae vs Bells Beach
The verdict
Bellbrae rates higher for transport (15 vs 0). Bells Beach rates higher for education (82 vs 71). Bells Beach is closer to the coast (750 m vs 5.2 km).
Scores
BellbraeBells Beach
| Bellbrae | Bells Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 32 |
| Transport | 15 | 0 |
| Education | 71 | 82 |
| Liveability | 25 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellbrae | Bells Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,346 | 151 |
| Median age | 52 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,556 | $2,600 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 54.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 78.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bellbrae High Growth · Bells Beach High Growth
Property
| Bellbrae | Bells Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Bellbrae | Bells Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 662 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 662 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,189 | 3,974 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellbrae | Bells Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,109 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellbrae · Bells Beach
Transport
| Bellbrae | Bells Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.8 km | 18.1 km |
Liveability
| Bellbrae | Bells Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 54 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 750 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 86.3 km | 87.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.1 km | 26.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bellbrae | Bells Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,346 | 151 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,452 | 163 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,812 | 203 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.91% | 1.93% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bellbrae or Bells Beach?
Bellbrae has the higher transport score (Bellbrae 15/100 vs Bells Beach 0/100).
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