Bell Post Hill at a glance
Median house
$661,300
Median unit
$450,000
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,083
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Bell Post Hill.
The postcode for Bell Post Hill is 3215 (VIC).
The median house price in Bell Post Hill is $661,300.
Bell Post Hill (3215) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $661,300, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bell Post Hill has roughly 5,083 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Bell Post Hill scores 2/100 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 Bell Post Hill's population at 5,083, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,083
Median age
42
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $661,300 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $450,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $132,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Bell Post Hill on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$661,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $450,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$661,300
$450,000
5,083
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.67% (median rent $340/wk against a $661,300 price tag). Units yield 4.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.67%
Based on $661,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.04%
Based on $450,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
223
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bell Post Hill.
Local schools for Bell Post Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rollins Primary School
Bell Park North Primary School
North Geelong Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Bell Post Hill.
- What is the median house price in Bell Post Hill?
- The median house price in Bell Post Hill, VIC 3215 is $661,300. The median unit price is $450,000.
- What is the Bell Post Hill postcode?
- Bell Post Hill is in the 3215 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Bell Post Hill?
- Bell Post Hill is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3215, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Bell Post Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Bell Post Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Bell Post Hill on this page, including Rollins Primary School, Covenant College, Bell Park North Primary School.
- How walkable is Bell Post Hill?
- Bell Post Hill has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bell Post Hill?
- Bell Post Hill is close to Bell Park, Hamlyn Heights, North Geelong, Geelong North, Norlane.
- What is the population of Bell Post Hill?
- The population of Bell Post Hill is approximately 5,083 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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