Bells Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
151
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Bells Beach.
The postcode for Bells Beach is 3228 (VIC).
Bells Beach (3228) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.
Bells Beach has roughly 151 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bells Beach 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bells Beach's population at 151, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
151
Median age
48
Family households
70%
Lone person
7%
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)
$525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
151
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bells Beach.
Local schools for Bells Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 Bells Beach.
- What is the Bells Beach postcode?
- Bells Beach is in the 3228 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Bells Beach?
- Bells Beach is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3228, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bells Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $525, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Bells Beach?
- There are 7 schools serving Bells Beach on this page, including Bellbrae Primary School, Torquay P-6 College, St Therese School.
- How walkable is Bells Beach?
- Bells Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Bells Beach?
- Bells Beach is close to Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Torquay, Freshwater Creek, Breamlea.
- What is the population of Bells Beach?
- The population of Bells Beach is approximately 151 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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