Bellarine, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bellarine, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
| Locality | Bellarine |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.13202 |
| Longitude | 144.62207 |
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 11.4 /km² |
| Area | 14.4 km² |
| Elevation | 77 m |
| Postcode | 3223 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 46 km southwest |
Bellarine is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 165. The locality covers an area of 14.4 km², giving a population density of about 11.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 77 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km southwest of Melbourne. Bellarine is located at 38.1320°S, 144.6221°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bellarine, a peninsula of rolling green hills and sweeping coastal vistas, unfolds under a vast, changeable sky. It lies 22.7 km east of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 4.7 km east-north-east of Clifton Springs. The air here, especially near the water, carries a constant, subtle saltiness, a reminder of the proximity to Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. Sheep graze on slopes that tumble down towards the coastline, their fleece a soft white against the deep, rich earth. Tiny pockets of bushland, a remnant of a wilder time, offer refuge to native birds, their calls a bright counterpoint to the drone of cicadas on a warm afternoon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, casts long, dramatic shadows, illuminating the texture of the land – the rough bark of eucalyptus, the smooth, worn stones along the shore.
This land has a long and layered past, shaped by the traditional custodians who knew its rhythms long before European settlement. The economy of Bellarine has always been tied to the earth and the sea; fertile soil has supported a strong agricultural tradition, with vineyards now adding a new layer to the familiar rows of grazing livestock. Dairy farming was once a dominant force, its legacy visible in the old farmhouses and sheds that dot the landscape. More recently, tourism has flourished, drawn by the pristine beaches, the burgeoning wine region, and the promise of a slower pace of life. Towns like Drysdale and Ocean Grove pulse with a quiet energy, their main streets lined with cafes and independent shops that cater to both locals and the steady stream of visitors seeking the particular charm of this coastal stretch.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellarine, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bellarine, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Bellarine includes the postcode (3223), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bellarine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |