Bell Post Hill VIC

Postcode 3215 · Greater Geelong LGA

Bell Post Hill is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3215). With a population of 5,083, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $71K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Bell Post Hill is $670,000, having grown strongly 8.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $435,000 (-0.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600.

Bell Post Hill is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1075, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 20 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bell Post Hill offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($670K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +8.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$670K/$875K Near Median
Affordability9.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+8.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$670K
8.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$435K
-0.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
5,083
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,368
Personal Income /wk$674
Mortgage /mth$1,600
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops20
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1075
Total Students2,986
Independent2
Government1
Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1155
Covenant CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1070
Rollins Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001
Data: 2024