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Bellbrae, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Bellbrae is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 838. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
838 Population 1/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$26,229 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$26,229 median income, 1.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population838
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,229
Per Capita$26,229
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership93.2%
Housing Units335

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population838
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates-38.3333°, 144.2667°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,229
Median Age52.0 years

About Bellbrae

Bellbrae is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 838. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Bellbrae has a population of 838 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 679.5 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

838
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
679.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bellbrae vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bellbrae is $26,229, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,229 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $504, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 80 business establishments.

Income: Bellbrae vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,229
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,229
Avg Weekly Wage$504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bellbrae is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 93.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 335 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.2%
Owner-Occupied93.2%
Renter-Occupied6.8%
Housing Units335

Property Tax

Climate in Bellbrae

Bellbrae has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.1° 36.2
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 33.6
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 30.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.2° 38.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17° 38.3
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 39.4
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 45.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.2° 46.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.6° 41.7
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 51.3
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 50.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23.1° 33.6
Bellbrae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area679.5 sq mi (1,759.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3333°N, 144.2667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 138 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 137 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 136 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 101 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 135 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 52 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 110 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 135 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 142 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 86 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 31 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 90 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 46 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 112 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 115 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 114 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 121 km
May 28, 2007 8 km S of Lang Lang, Australia M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in

Bellbrae has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Bellbrae

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bellbrae Primary School
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Radio Stations near Bellbrae

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Bellbrae

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum
Australian National Surfing Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum

Libraries in Bellbrae

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library0.0
Chilwell Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre0.0
Geelong West Library0.0
Highton Library0.0
John Drysdale Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Torquay Library0.0
Waurn Ponds Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bellbrae

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Cafes in Bellbrae

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bowside Cafe

Breweries in Bellbrae

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Bellbrae

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bellbrae

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Apollo Bay AirportSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bellbrae private airstripSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy AerodromeSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South AirportSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bellbrae

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Armstrong Creek Doctors
Community Rehabilitation Centre
Geelong Day Surgery
Grovedale Medical Centre
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre
North Geelong Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bellbrae

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Davids Lutheran Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellbrae

What is the population of Bellbrae?

Bellbrae has a population of 838 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 679.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bellbrae expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,229, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bellbrae?

Bellbrae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Bellbrae?

The job market in Bellbrae is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $504. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bellbrae?

The median home value in Bellbrae is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 93.2%.

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