BatesfordVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3213 · Greater Geelong
Daily life in Batesford is characterized by a strong sense of community, with most residents living in separate houses (99.7%). The suburb has a high labour force participation rate of 71.3%, and a low unemployment rate of 2.1%, much lower than the Victorian average of 5.0%. Commuting is primarily done by car, with 57.0% of residents driving to work, while 20.9% work from home, slightly below the Victorian average of 25.7%.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Batesford
We have no recorded sales in Batesford over the last twelve months. We do not estimate prices from a handful of sales. Earlier years are below.
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $2.15m |
The read
What living here is actually like
Batesford is a small suburb with a population of 1,147, characterized by a family-oriented community. The median age is 39, slightly above the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. A significant portion of households are family-based, with 60.5% being couples with children and 33.3% couples without children. The suburb has a high rate of home ownership, with 54.6% owning with a mortgage and 39.5% owning outright, compared to the Victorian average of 68.3% ownership overall. The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 88.8% of residents born in Australia.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Batesford · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 85 |
| Professionals | 70 |
| Retirees | 65 |
| First home buyers | 60 |
| Investors | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households (89.2%).
- Majority of homes are separate houses (99.7%).
- High median household income ($2,837 weekly).
- Low unemployment rate (2.1%).
Against the state
How Batesford differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 0.9% |
| Separate houses | 99.7% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 20.9% |
| Drove a car | 57% |
| Public transport | 0.7% |
| Walked only | 2% |
| Car passenger | 5.3% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High income levels with a median household weekly income of $2,837, significantly above the Victorian average of $1,759.
- Low unemployment rate of 2.1%, compared to the Victorian average of 5.0%.
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing with 94.1% ownership.
- High percentage of family households at 89.2%.
- Majority of residents (88.8%) are born in Australia.
Things to be aware of
- Limited public transport usage at 0.7%, which may affect non-drivers.
- Lower percentage of residents with bachelor's degrees (24.8%) compared to the Victorian average (29.2%).
- High median monthly mortgage of $2,268, which may be challenging for some buyers.
- Limited rental market with only 2.7% of properties rented.
- Lower work-from-home percentage (20.9%) compared to the Victorian average (25.7%).
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
Cadastral and boundary data contains information © State of Victoria (Vicmap), licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.