Bellbrae, Victoria

Bellbrae is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia located just off the Great Ocean Road between Torquay and Anglesea. At the 2016 census, Bellbrae had a population of 865.[1]

Bellbrae
Victoria
Bellbrae
Coordinates38°20′S 144°16′E
Population865 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3228
LGA(s)Surf Coast Shire
State electorate(s)South Barwon
Federal Division(s)Corangamite
Localities around Bellbrae:
Paraparap Freshwater Creek Torquay
Anglesea Bellbrae Jan Juc
Anglesea, Victoria Bells Beach Jan Juc

History

Bellbrae Post Office opened on 1 July 1923 (renamed from an earlier Jan Juc office) and closed in 1982.[2]

Facilities

Bellbrae has a public hall, a football oval where the Aireys Inlet Eels (a junior Australian Rules club) play their home games, Bellbrae Primary School and a winery.

Community

Bellbrae is mainly home to hobby farms and/or produce farms. An estimated 500 residents live in an area of 12 km².

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bellbrae (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
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