Bellbrae at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,346
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Bellbrae.
The postcode for Bellbrae is 3228 (VIC).
Bellbrae (3228) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.
Bellbrae has roughly 1,346 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Bellbrae 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bellbrae's population at 1,346, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,346
Median age
52
Family households
74%
Lone person
26%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
1,346
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bellbrae.
Local schools for Bellbrae
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Government School Catchment
Bellbrae Primary School
Torquay P-6 College
Surf Coast Secondary College
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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 Bellbrae.
- What is the Bellbrae postcode?
- Bellbrae is in the 3228 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Bellbrae?
- Bellbrae is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3228, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bellbrae?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Bellbrae?
- There are 8 schools serving Bellbrae on this page, including Bellbrae Primary School, St Therese School, Torquay P-6 College.
- How walkable is Bellbrae?
- Bellbrae has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Bellbrae?
- Bellbrae is close to Jan Juc, Bells Beach, Torquay, Freshwater Creek, Paraparap.
- What is the population of Bellbrae?
- The population of Bellbrae is approximately 1,346 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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