Victoria · Postcode 3228
Bellbrae postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 84 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Bellbrae at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Bellbrae ranks: SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Bellbrae vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bellbrae | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,556 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,300 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bellbrae is a locality 84 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3228. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Surf Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Bellbrae has a population of 1,346 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,556, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 8 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Bellbrae includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,300, with 450 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bellbrae scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Bellbrae is served by Bellbrae Primary School.
Bellbrae is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Bellbrae details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3228 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,346 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,556/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $776/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 50.8 km² |
| Population Density | 26/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 450 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.333333 |
| Longitude | 144.266667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 84 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Surf Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Polwarth (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 236 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 98 (7.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 230 (17.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 310 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 477 (35.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 142 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 94 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 69 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 63 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 51 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 27 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 14 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 132 (29.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 175 (39.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 128 (28.5%) |
Schools in Bellbrae
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bellbrae. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bellbrae
Same Postcode (3228)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.