Bell Post Hill, VIC 3215 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bell Post Hill is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3215, home to 5,083 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area and roughly 64 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,083
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,368 /week
- Median personal income
- $674 /week
- Median family income
- $1,700 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Geelong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corio
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Holy Family School
- Nelson Park School
- North Geelong Secondary College
- Bell Park North Primary School
- Kardinia International College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 73 bus stops
- Hughes St/Separation St
- Anakie Rd/Separation St
- Separation St/McClelland St
- Nelson Park School/McClelland St
- Deakin St/Anakie Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 51 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 34 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, 46.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 61.5% of the 2,447 resolvable premises in Bell Post Hill. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 61.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,789 across postcode 3215 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,047 property offences, 244 violent offences, 106 drug offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bell Post Hill?
Bell Post Hill (VIC 3215) had 5,083 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in Bell Post Hill?
The median advertised rent in Bell Post Hill is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bell Post Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bell Post Hill covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Holy Family School (0.3 km), Nelson Park School (0.5 km), North Geelong Secondary College (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bell Post Hill?
Bell Post Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (61.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bell Post Hill?
Across postcode 3215, 1,789 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,047), violent (244), drug offences (106). 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 Bell Post Hill?
In Bell Post Hill, 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 (46.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bell Post Hill?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bell Post Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 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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