Bellfield at a glance
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
14.0k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Bellfield.
The postcode for Bellfield is 3081 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Bellfield (3081) sits in the Banyule region of Victoria.
Bellfield has roughly 14,003 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bellfield scores 80/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bellfield's population at 14,003, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,003
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$351/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,003
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
231
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.
80
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bellfield.
Local schools for Bellfield
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Government School Catchment
Waratah Special Developmental School
Austin Hospital School
Ivanhoe Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bellfield.
- What is the Bellfield postcode?
- Bellfield is in the 3081 postcode, in VIC, in the Banyule City Council region.
- Where is Bellfield?
- Bellfield is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3081. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Banyule City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bellfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $351, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Bellfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Bellfield on this page, including Waratah Special Developmental School, St Pius X School, Austin Hospital School.
- How walkable is Bellfield?
- Bellfield has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bellfield?
- Bellfield is close to Ivanhoe North, Heidelberg West, Heidelberg Rgh, Heidelberg Heights, Ivanhoe.
- What is the population of Bellfield?
- The population of Bellfield is approximately 14,003 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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