Batesford, VIC 3221 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Batesford is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3221, home to 1,141 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 62 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,141
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,837 /week
- Median personal income
- $952 /week
- Median family income
- $2,881 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Golden Plains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corangamite
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $325 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,268
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Covenant College
- Rollins Primary School
- Kardinia International College
- Hamlyn Banks Primary School
- Geelong Baptist College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- River St/Midland Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 46.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 67.4% of the 521 resolvable premises in Batesford. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 67.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 9 across postcode 3221 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 6 property offences, 1 public order offences, 1 drug offences.
- Wider Golden Plains LGA: 2,988 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Batesford?
Batesford (VIC 3221) had 1,141 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Golden Plains local government area.
What is the median rent in Batesford?
The median advertised rent in Batesford is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Batesford?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Batesford covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Covenant College (3.1 km), Rollins Primary School (4 km), Kardinia International College (4.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Batesford?
Batesford is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (67.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Batesford?
Across postcode 3221, 9 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (6), public order (1), drug offences (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Batesford?
In Batesford, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (46.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Batesford?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Batesford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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