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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Bell Park, 3215

Current weather

10°CMainly clear

84% humidity · 24.7 km/h wind · 13.6° / 9.5° today · 9.7 mm rain

Desirability score

50.4/100

1689th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bell Park is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 5,602 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 506 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 90.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,602
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,224
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
165 of 2,564
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Employment rate
52.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
180 / 319 / 115

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
506
Against the person
77
Against property
246
Rate per 1,000 residents
90.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 73 residents
State safety percentile
71.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-1.7%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage37
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle67
  • B49 Other Theft37
  • C32 Drug Possession25
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order77

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
956
  • Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Holy Family SchoolPrimary
  • Nelson Park SchoolSpecial

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

26 public transport stops in this suburb

  • McKellar Centre/Jasmine St
  • Milan St/Thompson Rd
  • North Geelong Secondary College/Thompson Rd
  • Rodney Rd/Thompson Rd
  • Victor St/Thompson Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Other DTP Works (not Tram, Train or Bus Replacements) activities occurring between 05/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THOMPSON ROAD, KELLY COURT04 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

48 planning-related records

2021· 28 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Four Lot Subdivision
    377 THOMPSON ROAD BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use to Education Centre and Reduction of Car Parking Requirements
    13 TARKIN COURT BELL PARK 3215In progress
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    PARENT - 27 JASMINE STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    36 ALICIA STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Level to Existing Self Storage Facility Buildings and Display Business Identification Signage
    9 MORGAN STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    44 CURTIN STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    24B BANFIELD STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an Existing Building and a Reduction of 6 Car Parking spaces for a medical centre
    55-57 HUGHES STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    90 MCCLELLAND STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings
    63 MALINDA CRESCENT BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a Second Dwelling & Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    51 DEAKIN STREET BELL PARK 3215Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Construct Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    4 ELSIE STREET BELL PARK 3215NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land to Sell and Consume Liquor in Association with an Existing Restaurant
    74A THORBURN STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    3/103 BALLARAT ROAD BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Eight (8) Lot Subdivision
    218-226 ANAKIE ROAD BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land to sell and consume liquor in association with a restaurant
    22 Milton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    19 MCCLELLAND STREET BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling, Alterations to the Existing Dwelling and the Alteration of an Access to a Road in a Road Zone
    129 BALLARAT ROAD BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    78 Thorburn StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of an Industrial Building (Motor Repairs) and Reduction of Car Parking Requirement
    26-30 Tarkin CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and Display of Business Identification Signage
    23 Hume Reserve CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five Lot Subdivision
    42 Shannahan DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Second Dwelling
    PARENT - 19 Curtin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    22 Tarkin CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    77A MALINDA CRESCENT BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Land as a Vehicle Assessment Site for Insurance purposes
    23 Hume Reserve CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    29 Bruce StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the Land for Four Dwellings and Four Lot Subdivision
    33 THORBURN STREET BELL PARK 3215Refusal issued by a delegate
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a second dwelling
    75 Thorburn StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of an Aged Care Facility
    38-46 Barton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and Alteration of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    12 ANAKIE ROAD BELL PARK 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing Service Station, display of business identification, including electronic signage and alterations to access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    343-355 Thompson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of Two (2) Dwellings, One exceeding 7.5m in height from Natural Ground Level, and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    30 Ozone CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling Above 7.5m in Height
    10 Stella CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct Under Roof Storage Areas
    1/2-12 Morgan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    12 Levoca CourtWithdrawn
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    44 Yaraan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling, the Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    7 Malcolm StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    92 McClelland StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    12 Yaraan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • The Bottle-OAlcohol
  • NABATM
  • The Cheesecake ShopBakery
  • NABBank
  • Bench (7)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Bus stop
  • Castle Court/Thompson RoadBus stop
  • Milan Street/Thompson RoadBus stop
  • Morgan Street/Thompson RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Hume ReservePark
  • Milton ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bell Park PharmacyHughes Streetpharmacy
  • Community Care Chemistpharmacy
  • North Geelong Medical Clinicclinic
  • Pharmacy 4 LessAnakie Roadpharmacy
  • Shyne Dental & Denture ClinicThompson Roaddentist
  • Total Health Chiropracticalternative

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Bell Park KindergartenBarton Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
8

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
50.4/100
National rank
1689th in Australia
State rank
372nd in VIC
Peer rank
#133 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#248 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime37
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime67
  • B49 Other Theftcrime37
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime25
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime77
  • Bell Park KindergartenchildcareBarton Streetkindergarten
  • Bell Park PharmacyhealthHughes Streetpharmacy
  • Community Care Chemisthealthpharmacy
  • North Geelong Medical Clinichealthclinic
  • Pharmacy 4 LesshealthAnakie Roadpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

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