Batesford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,141
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Batesford.
The postcode for Batesford is 3221 (VIC).
Batesford (3221) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Batesford has roughly 1,141 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Batesford scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Batesford's population at 1,141, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,141
Median age
39
Family households
88%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
1,141
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Batesford.
Local schools for Batesford
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Government School Catchment
Rollins Primary School
Bell Park North Primary School
Hamlyn Banks Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Batesford.
- What is the Batesford postcode?
- Batesford is in the 3221 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Batesford?
- Batesford is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3221, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Batesford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Batesford?
- There are 20 schools serving Batesford on this page, including Covenant College, Rollins Primary School, Geelong Baptist College.
- How walkable is Batesford?
- Batesford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Batesford?
- Batesford is close to Batesford, Moorabool, Moorabool, Bell Post Hill, Hamlyn Heights.
- What is the population of Batesford?
- The population of Batesford is approximately 1,141 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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