VIC · Greater Geelong Council
Bellarine, VIC, 3223
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Suburb snapshot
Bellarine is a small locality in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 169 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 13 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-28%), roughly 76.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
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
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
- 65.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -27.8%
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
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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 12222-2230 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 Plans2312-2320 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 Licence24-140 MCADAMS LANE BELLARINE 3223Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Winery24-140 McAdams LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Construction of a Storage Shed2222-2230 Portarlington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals
November 2020
- Change of Use to Restaurant including an On Premises Liquor Licence2262-2310 Portarlington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Shed47-65 Point Richards RoadNOD issued by a delegate
October 2020
- Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuilding141-149 Scotchmans RoadNOD issued by a delegate
September 2020
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling147-189 Church RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Extension to a Dwelling12-20 Greenhills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Building and Works to Construct a Replacement Dwelling and Associated Outbuilding301-319 Scotchmans RoadNOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuilding141-149 Scotchmans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · 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).
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- 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
- Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuildingplanning141-149 Scotchmans RoadLodged 02 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of Use - Restaurant in conjunction with Lavender Farming, Nursery and on Premises Liquor License in accordance with the Endorsed Plansplanning2312-2320 PORTARLINGTON ROAD BELLARINE 3223Lodged 13 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of Use to Restaurant including an On Premises Liquor Licenceplanning2262-2310 Portarlington RoadLodged 27 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of Use to a Winery, Producer's Liquor Licence, and Alteration to an Access to a Road Zone Category 1planning2222-2230 PORTARLINGTON ROAD BELLARINE 3223Lodged 08 Sep 2021 · Withdrawn
- Construction of a Shedplanning47-65 Point Richards RoadLodged 19 Nov 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
Data sources & freshness
- 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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