Moving to Batesford VIC 3213
What the official numbers say about living in Batesford — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $325 a week, against a median household income of $2,837 a week.
About 96% of homes are owner-occupied and 3% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Batesford grew 55% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (738 → 1,141 people).
Around 88% of households are families, averaging 3.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Italy, Poland; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Croatian, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Batesford sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (73% of workers), while 25% work from home.
Nearest train station: North Geelong, 7.5 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Spirit of Tasmania, 7.6 km east.
Nearest airport: Avalon Airport, 18.2 km east.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 67 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools — see them all on the Batesford profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Rollins Primary School Batesford Campus 1.1 km · Covenant College 3.6 km · Rollins Primary School 4.6 km · Kardinia International College 4.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Batesford, most often seen first: Red Wattlebird · Little Raven · New Holland Honeyeater · Superb Fairy-wren · Willie Wagtail · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Batesford, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesford here | 1,141 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Bell Post Hill | 5,083 | $670,000 | 3/10 | 4% |
| Lovely Banks | 2,782 | $758,500 | 4/10 | 2% |
| Fyansford | 1,206 | $972,500 | 10/10 | 5% |
| Hamlyn Heights | 6,518 | $696,500 | 6/10 | 9% |
| Bell Park | 5,602 | $620,000 | 3/10 | 5% |
| Herne Hill | 3,507 | $686,500 | 5/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Golden Plains — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Corangamite — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3213 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Batesford profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $325 a week, and about 3% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 55% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 738 people to 1,141. It sits about 67 km from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line, and North Geelong station is roughly 7.5 km away. Local government is Golden Plains council, and the federal seat is Corangamite.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Batesford vs Lovely Banks · Batesford vs Fyansford.
Nearby guides: Bell Post Hill · Lovely Banks · Fyansford · Hamlyn Heights · Bell Park · Herne Hill.
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