Bell Park
VIC 3215 • Rest of VIC
About Bell Park
Bell Park is a compact residential suburb in northern Geelong, located within the City of Greater Geelong local government area and approximately 5 kilometres north of Geelong's city centre. With a population of 5,602 across just 2.7 square kilometres, it is a densely settled, predominantly working-class suburb with an affordable housing profile — median household income of ,224 per week and median weekly rent of 40 reflect its modest but practical character. The median age of 41 and an older age distribution point to an established community with many long-term residents.
Bell Park has a notable multicultural character, with a strong Croatian community among its residents that has contributed to the suburb's identity within Geelong's northern corridor for generations. Local amenities include an Aldi supermarket on Anakie Road, and the suburb's position provides easy access to Geelong's city centre, the Princes Freeway for Melbourne commuters, and the broader northern Geelong retail strip. Well-maintained residential streets and affordable home ownership make Bell Park a practical choice for working families and first-home buyers looking to enter the Geelong market without the premium of bayside or inner-city locations.
Bell Park falls under postcode 3215 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lara (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ALDI9 / 222 Anakie Road, Bell Park VIC 3215
Schools
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29-31 Kardinia Drive
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Barton Street
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143-147 Separation Street
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McClelland Street (Cnr Libau Ave)
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Creamery Road
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Wolseley Grove
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Vines Road
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Separation Street
Housing 2021 Census
38 state housing + 33 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Croatia 363
- 2. India 162
- 3. Italy 106
- 4. Bosnia & Herzegovina 89
- 5. Philippines 89
- 6. England 75
- 7. North Macedonia 57
- 8. China 55
- 9. Sri Lanka 48
- 10. Iraq 45
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)