Bell Park
VIC 3215 · Greater Geelong
5,602 (2021) → 5,596 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 6 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3215 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1029
- North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 961
- Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 956
- Nelson Park SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 938
- Bell Park North Primary School-Geelong English Language ProgramPrimary · Government
- Geelong English Language School (interim name)-North Geelong CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rollins Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1001
- Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1155
- Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 976
- Northern Bay P-12 College-Peacock Avenue P-8 CampusCombined · Government · 1.8km
- Covenant CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1070
- Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 991
- Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi GeelongSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Hamlyn Views SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 998
- Sirius College - Geelong CampusCombined · Independent · 2.2km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - BVNV GeelongSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
- Indie School GeelongSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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, an estimated 168 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bell Park?
Bell Park has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 971 (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.