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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Bellarine, 3223

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  • Premium
  • Residential
  • Amenities
  • Open space
  • Suburban
What Bellarine is known for: Premium, Residential, Amenities, Open space, Suburban

Suburb profile

Bellarine is a residential smaller community in Greater Geelong with a familiar suburban feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.

Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.

Population

Population
169
Median age
57
Median household income / week
$2,214
Dwelling vacancy
18.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
15 of 80
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
54.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4 / 0 / 0

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)
13
Against the person
1
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
76.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 169 residents
State safety percentile
65.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-27.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault1
  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception1
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 2430 Portarlington Rd
  • Bellarine Estate Winery/Portarlington Rd
  • Church Rd/Portarlington Rd
  • Church Rd/Portarlington Rd
  • Greenhills Rd/Portarlington Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

12 planning-related records

2021· 5 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Change of Use to a Winery, Producer's Liquor Licence, and Alteration to an Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    2222-2230 PORTARLINGTON ROAD BELLARINE 3223Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Change of Use - Restaurant in conjunction with Lavender Farming, Nursery and on Premises Liquor License in accordance with the Endorsed Plans
    2312-2320 PORTARLINGTON ROAD BELLARINE 3223Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and Development of a Winery (including Cellar Door) and Restaurant and On-premises Liquor Licence
    24-140 MCADAMS LANE BELLARINE 3223Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Winery
    24-140 McAdams LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a Storage Shed
    2222-2230 Portarlington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Change of Use to Restaurant including an On Premises Liquor Licence
    2262-2310 Portarlington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed
    47-65 Point Richards RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuilding
    141-149 Scotchmans RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling
    147-189 Church RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Extension to a Dwelling
    12-20 Greenhills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Building and Works to Construct a Replacement Dwelling and Associated Outbuilding
    301-319 Scotchmans RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuilding
    141-149 Scotchmans RoadPermit 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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bellarine Estate Winery/Portarlington RoadBus stop
  • Church Road/Portarlington RoadBus stop
  • Bellarine EstatePub
  • Shelter (2)

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • SPRAY FARMNH0898

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Recent changes

  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime1
  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglarycrime1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime1
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime9
  • SPRAY FARMheritageNH0898
  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwellingplanning147-189 Church RoadLodged 15 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works to Construct a Replacement Dwelling and Associated Outbuildingplanning301-319 Scotchmans RoadLodged 23 Apr 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Wineryplanning24-140 McAdams LaneLodged 20 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuildingplanning141-149 Scotchmans RoadLodged 30 Oct 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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