Victoria location profile
Bellbrae VIC 3228
Bellbrae is a semi-rural Surf Coast locality known for its rolling acreage properties, wineries, and proximity to world-class surf beaches like Bells Beach. It offers a quiet country feel within minutes of Torquay’s shops and services, appealing to families, hobby farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Why families consider Bellbrae
Predominantly family households and professionals seeking space and a coastal-country lifestyle; mix of hobby farms, equestrian properties, and long-term residents tied to Torquay/Geelong for work and services, with strong surf and outdoor culture.
Amenities & services
- Torquay Central Shopping Centre (Torquay)
- Surf City Plaza & DFO Surf outlets (Torquay)
- The Dunes Village (North Torquay)
- Torquay Medical Health Group
- Surf Coast Medical Centre (Torquay)
- Anglesea Medical Clinic
- Restaurants and cafes in nearby Torquay & Jan Juc
- Bellbrae Estate winery cellar door
- Torquay Library (Torquay)
- Anglesea Library (Anglesea)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station in suburb; nearest is Waurn Ponds Station (Geelong line)
- McHarry’s/PTV bus services linking Torquay–Anglesea–Geelong
- V/Line coach services along the Great Ocean Road
- Great Ocean Road (B100)
- Anglesea Road (C134) to Princes Freeway (M1)
- Surf Coast Highway (B100) via Torquay
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bells Beach Surfing Reserve
- Bellbrae Recreation Reserve (oval, courts, community hall)
- Surf Coast Walk
- RACV Torquay Resort Golf Course
- The Sands Torquay Golf Course
- Anglesea Bike Park
- Surf beaches at Jan Juc and Torquay
- Bellbrae Recreation Reserve
- Point Addis Marine National Park
- Ironbark Basin
- Anglesea Heath
- Spring Creek valley corridors
Education context
Limited in Bellbrae itself; good availability nearby in Torquay and Jan Juc, including long day care, kindergarten, and occasional care services.
- Deakin University – Waurn Ponds Campus (Geelong)
- Deakin University – Waterfront Campus (Geelong)