Bell Post Hill
VIC 3215 · Greater Geelong
5,083 (2021) → 5,078 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bell Post Hill is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3215, about 64km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $666K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bell Post Hill has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (3.25%), Croatia (3.19%), Italy (2.24%), England (1.57%), India (1.18%)
Top languages: Croatian (4.82%), Macedon (4.45%), Italian (2.38%), Serbian (1.61%), Polish (1.04%)
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
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 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kardinia International CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1143
- Covenant CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1061
- Rollins Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 964
- Bell Park North Primary School-Geelong English Language ProgramPrimary · Government · 1.8km
- Northern Bay P-12 College-Peacock Avenue P-8 CampusCombined · Government · 2.1km
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1032
- North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 950
- Nelson Park SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 940
- Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 983
- Rollins Primary School-Batesford CampusPrimary · Government · 2.7km
- Sirius College - Geelong CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- Geelong Baptist CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1037
- Yea High School-Goldsworthy Road CampusSecondary · Government · 3.1km
- Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 981
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
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bell Post Hill
Is Bell Post Hill safe?
Bell Post Hill has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 3,482 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bell Post Hill?
In Bell Post Hill, the .
How far is Bell Post Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Bell Post Hill is about 64.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Bell Post Hill?
Bell Post Hill has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1060 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bell Post Hill?
Bell Post Hill has a transport score of 44/100 and 20 bus stops.