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Bells Beach Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bells Beach Compares
Bells Beach vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bells Beach | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,600 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $525 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
Bells Beach is a locality 86 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, Bells Beach has a population of 151 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $2,600, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in Bells Beach includes a median weekly rent of $525, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 44 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bells Beach scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Bells Beach is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Bells Beach Details
| Postcode | 3228 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 151 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,600/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,114/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $525 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 11.6 km² |
| Population Density | 13/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 44 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.366944 |
| Longitude | 144.284722 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 86 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Surf Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 24 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 24 (15.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 46 (30.5%) |
| 65+ years | 40 (26.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 12 (7.9%) |
| Cancer | 8 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (3.3%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (2.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (12.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (47.5%) |
Suburbs Near Bells Beach
Same Postcode (3228)
More Bells Beach Data
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.