Batesford
VIC 3213 · Golden Plains
1,141 (2021) → 1,238 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Batesford is a high growth suburb in Golden Plains, VIC 3213, about 68km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Batesford are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 15/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Batesford has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.37%), Italy (0.96%), Poland (0.7%), Croatia (0.35%), Ireland (0.26%)
Top languages: Italian (1.05%), Croatian (0.88%), Greek (0.7%), Turkish (0.53%), Macedon (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rollins Primary School-Batesford CampusPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Covenant CollegeCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1061
- Rollins Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 975
- Geelong Baptist CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1037
- Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.5kmICSEA 1143
- Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 983
- Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 964
- Bell Park North Primary School-Geelong English Language ProgramPrimary · Government · 5.8km
- Kardinia International College - Kardinia Grove CampusCombined · Independent · 5.8km
- Northern Bay P-12 College-Peacock Avenue P-8 CampusCombined · Government · 6km
- Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 981
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 1032
- Nelson Park SchoolCombined · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 940
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Batesford
Is Batesford safe?
Batesford has a residential safety score of 76/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,068 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Batesford from Melbourne CBD?
Batesford is about 67.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Batesford?
Batesford has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Batesford?
Batesford has a transport score of 15/100 and 2 bus stops.