Bellfield, Banyule City, Victoria
Bellfield, 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 Bellfield, in the Banyule City local government area.
| Locality | Bellfield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Banyule City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.75295 |
| Longitude | 145.03873 |
| Population | 1,996 |
| Density | 2123.4 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 64 m |
| Postcode | 3081 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 10 km northeast |
Bellfield is a locality in the Banyule City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,996. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 2123.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km northeast of Melbourne. Bellfield is located at 37.7529°S, 145.0387°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3081.
Bellfield rests on the gentle slopes that descend towards the Yarra River, a quiet suburb embraced by a tapestry of established gardens and mature eucalypts. It lies 3.1 km east-south-east of Preston, VIC (from Preston, VIC: bearing 114°T), and is situated 9.8 km north-north-east of Melbourne. The air here carries a soft, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, mingling with the subtle perfume of blooming jasmine that spills over weathered fences. Streets wind with an unhurried grace, lined with a mix of post-war brick homes and newer designs, each seeming to possess its own quiet character. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of trees, casting shifting patterns on the footpaths, and in the late afternoon, a particular golden hue settles over the rooftops, lending a sense of timeless calm.
The story of Bellfield is interwoven with the development of Melbourne's eastern fringe, its origins tied to the subdivision of larger rural estates in the early 20th century. While not a centre for heavy industry, its economy has long been shaped by its proximity to the city and the surrounding agricultural lands, with many residents commuting or working in local service industries. Its character is that of a comfortable, family-oriented neighbourhood, where the pace of life allows for quiet contemplation and the simple pleasure of watching kookaburras perch on fence posts. The nearby Banyule Flats offer a natural retreat, a place where the whisper of the wind through the reeds and the distant call of wading birds are the dominant sounds, a gentle counterpoint to the urban hum of neighbouring suburbs.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellfield, 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 Bellfield, in the Banyule City local government area.
Detailed location data for Bellfield includes the postcode (3081), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Banyule City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Bellfield 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. |