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Bell Park

VIC 3215 · Greater Geelong

5,602 (2021) → 5,596 est. (2025) · High Growth

65
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,602
Population
$620K
Median house (2024)
70
Safety score
59
Transport score

Bell Park is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3215, about 64km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $620K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is right by the coast. Bell Park has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

63.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
2.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,602
Population
41
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,224
vs NSW median-33.8%
Bachelor degree or higher31.2%
Born in Australia62.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,935 / 115 / 319

Top countries of birth: Croatia (6.48%), India (2.89%), Italy (1.89%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.59%), Philippines (1.59%)

Top languages: Croatian (11.05%), Italian (2.3%), Punjabi (2%), Serbian (1.77%), Macedon (1.73%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$620K+1.6%
Median house (2024)
$510K-3.9%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

70
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

21
Break & enter dwelling375/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
7
Motor vehicle theft125/100k
38
Domestic assault678/100k
1
Robbery18/100k
12
Non-domestic assault214/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 299 (all categories, latest year)5,337 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

49

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

77
Within 10km5 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1039 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Holy Family SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1032
  • Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964
  • North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • Nelson Park SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 940
  • Bell Park North Primary School-Geelong English Language ProgramPrimary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Rollins Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 975
  • Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1143
  • Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 983
  • Northern Bay P-12 College-Peacock Avenue P-8 CampusCombined · Government · 1.8km
  • Covenant CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1061
  • Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 981
  • Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2km
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi GeelongSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
  • Hamlyn Views SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 991
  • Sirius College - Geelong CampusCombined · Independent · 2.2km
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - BVNV GeelongSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
  • Indie School GeelongSecondary · Independent · 2.3km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

59
26Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationNorth Geelong Railway (2.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.8°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
540mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

64 in suburbSupermarkets
144 in suburbCafes/Rest.
379 in suburbParks
245 in suburbPlaygrounds
941 in suburbPools
120 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
51 in suburbGPs
63 in suburbPharmacies
71 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
12116 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachEastern Beach (5.2 km)
Nearest hospitalSt John of God Geelong Hospital (5.4 km)
Nearest vet2.8 km
Nearest airportAvalon (13.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

72

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

12
Gyms
8
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
121
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

63

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

37
Parks
0
Nature reserves
18
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

3
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

54

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.71

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

48

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.89

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate-0.03%
Projected population 20418,359
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Geelong

North Geelong$639K88transportHamlyn Heights$650K62transportNorlane$480K63transportBell Post Hill$687K44transportRippleside$1.05M74transportDrumcondraData not available80transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bell Park

Is Bell Park safe?

Bell Park has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 5,337 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bell Park?

In Bell Park, the .

How far is Bell Park from Melbourne CBD?

Bell Park is about 63.6 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Bell Park?

Bell Park has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 972 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bell Park?

Bell Park has a transport score of 59/100 and 26 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.