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Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.), VIC, 3081

Current weather

12.5°CRain showers

84% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.7° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

26/100

#359 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.) is a small locality in the Banyule area, home to around 1,996 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 223 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-30%), roughly 111.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,996
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,845
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
70 of 803
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
57.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
55 / 177 / 7

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)
223
Against the person
29
Against property
120
Rate per 1,000 residents
111.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 69 residents
State safety percentile
79th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-30.3%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage22
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle32
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods15
  • B49 Other Theft14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order49

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
965
  • Waratah Special Developmental SchoolSpecial

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Liberty Pde/Bell St
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Bell St
  • Oriel Rd/Bell St
  • Perkins Ave/Oriel Rd
  • Plunkett St/Bell St

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

41 planning-related records

2021· 14 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 2 Lot subdivision
    4 LIME COURT BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    14 SKEFFINGTON STREET BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings and vegetation removal
    38 WIMPOLE CRESCENT BELLFIELD 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Ulmus parvifolia, (Chinese Elm) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    20 PLUNKETT STREET BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Three Lot Subdivision
    22 O'KEEFE STREET BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    10 SULLIVAN STREET BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of the land for the construction of five (5) dwellings
    361 WATERDALE ROAD BELLFIELD 3081In progress
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Seven Dwellings in the General Residential Zone – Schedule 1 and Special Building Overlay – Schedule 2.
    7 RICH CRESCENT BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Two (2) Dwellings
    6 POPLAR CRESCENT BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    35 WILKINSON CRESCENT BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) subdivision of land into 3 lots
    7 LIME COURT BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-dwelling development comprising the construction of four dwellings and the alteration of access to a Road Zone (Category 1)
    363 WATERDALE ROAD BELLFIELD 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works and Demolition Section 72 Amednment
    365 BELL STREET BELLFIELD 3081Withdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Proposes to remove an additional 0.004 hectares of native vegetation at Ford Park
    268 Banksia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 27 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of three (3) dwellings
    16 HARRISON STREET BELLFIELD 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    18 Davidson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Tree pruning For the pruning of one (1) Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    5 McNeil StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a second dwelling on a lot and removal of protected vegetation
    35 Wilkinson CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of six (6) double-storey dwellings
    3 Skeffington StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    52 Wimpole CrescentNo permit required
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    23 Rich CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    35 Wilkinson CrescentNo permit required

  • October 2020

  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Development of a front fence
    1/10 Poplar CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) side-by-side dwellings
    18 O'Keefe StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Melaleuca styphelioides (Prickly-leaved Paperbark) and the pruning of one (1) Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    11 Carlyle CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    41 O'Keefe StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    17 Poplar CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a second dwelling on a lot
    2 Carlyle CrescentWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-Unit Development: Construction of four dwellings on a lot and associated vegetation removal
    23 Toohey CourtNOD issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of three (3) dwellings
    43 Griffiths StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works Development of a community centre and community garden
    230 Banksia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings in the GRZ1
    47 Wimpole CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-Unit Development: Construction of two dwellings on a lot in the Residential Growth Zone (Schedule 5), buildings and works in the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 13) and variation of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    289 Bell StreetWithdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal Removal of Eucalyptus nicholii, Narrow Leaved Peppermint in the front setback.
    3 Carlyle CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of a vehicle crossover (Oriel Road) and emergency vehicle access point.
    268 Banksia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    52 Griffiths StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10
    31 Ashe CrescentWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • More than 10 new dwellings Application to Amend a Planning Permit pursuant to section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Develop the land for the construction of six (6) dwellings and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    281 Bell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Removal of native vegetation to enable upgrade works to be carried out as part of the North East Link Project
    268 Banksia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Waiving of parking requirements Multi Dwelling Development - Construction of six (6) dwellings
    359 Waterdale 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

40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (9)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Banksia Street/Oriel RoadBus stop
  • Bell Street/Oriel RoadBus stop
  • Harrison Street/Oriel RoadBus stop
  • Liberty Parade/Bell StreetBus stop
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Bell StreetBus stop
  • Oriel Road/Bell StreetBus stop

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

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Cyril Cummins ReservePark
  • Ford ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bellfield Consulting Roomsdoctor
  • Bellfield Medical CentreBell Streetclinic
  • Living Changepsychotherapist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Aubrey Brooks Memorial PreschoolBell Streetkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
26.0/100
Cohort rank
#359 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Aubrey Brooks Memorial PreschoolchildcareBell Streetkindergarten
  • Bellfield Consulting Roomshealthdoctor
  • Bellfield Medical CentrehealthBell Streetclinic
  • Living Changehealthpsychotherapist
  • Cyril Cummins Reservegovernmentpark
  • Ford Parkgovernmentpark
  • Construction of a vehicle crossover (Oriel Road) and emergency vehicle access point.planning268 Banksia StreetLodged 07 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Development of a front fenceplanning1/10 Poplar CrescentLodged 31 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10planning31 Ashe CrescentLodged 09 Jun 2020 · Withdrawn
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Seven Dwellings in the General Residential Zone – Schedule 1 and Special Building Overlay – Schedule 2.planning7 RICH CRESCENT BELLFIELD 3081Lodged 10 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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