Bellfield
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bellfield, VIC 3081.
About Bellfield
Welcome to Bellfield
Bellfield is a small, unassuming suburb in Melbourne's inner north-east, tucked between Heidelberg and Ivanhoe roughly 11 kilometres from the CBD. It rarely makes headlines, and that's part of its appeal — a quiet residential pocket that borrows the leafy character of its better-known neighbours while remaining one of the more affordable entry points to the area.
With its mix of established houses and newer townhouses, Bellfield suits buyers and renters who want proximity to the Yarra parklands, Austin Hospital precinct and Ivanhoe's café strip, without paying premium prices for the postcode next door.
Lifestyle & dining
Bellfield itself is largely residential, so day-to-day life tends to spill over into neighbouring Heidelberg and Ivanhoe, both an easy walk or short drive away. Heidelberg's Burgundy Street offers a solid strip of cafés, restaurants and everyday services, while Ivanhoe's shopping and dining precinct along Upper Heidelberg Road has a slightly more polished, village feel. Locals also make use of the green space along the Yarra River corridor nearby, which links into a broader network of walking and cycling trails.
Shopping
For bigger shopping trips, residents typically head to Heidelberg, which has a full range of supermarkets, specialty stores and the Austin Hospital precinct close by, or to Northland Shopping Centre a little further afield. Ivanhoe adds another option with its boutique retail mix, giving Bellfield residents good variety within a short drive despite the suburb's own limited commercial strip.
Getting around
Bellfield's position between Heidelberg and Ivanhoe means residents can access either train station on the Hurstbridge line, putting the CBD within a comfortable commute. Bus routes through the area connect to both stations and to Heidelberg's hospital and shopping precinct, while road access via Waterdale Road and Lower Heidelberg Road makes for straightforward driving to Ivanhoe, Eaglemont and beyond. The relatively flat, grid-like street layout also makes it an easy suburb to get around on foot or by bike.
Schools & families
Families in Bellfield have access to the Waratah Special Developmental School, which serves students with additional needs and is a valued part of the local education landscape. For mainstream schooling, families typically look to options in neighbouring Heidelberg, Heidelberg West and Ivanhoe, which broadens the choice of primary and secondary schools within a short drive or bus trip of home.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's proximity to the Yarra River parklands is one of its biggest lifestyle drawcards, offering walking and cycling trails that stretch through Ivanhoe and Eaglemont and on towards the city. Local reserves and sporting grounds around Heidelberg West and Heidelberg add further options for weekend sport, while the flatter terrain makes the area popular with joggers and cyclists.
The property market
Bellfield's median house price currently sits at $995,000, with recent growth of 1.5 per cent suggesting a market that's holding steady rather than moving sharply in either direction. Median rent is $650 a week, a figure that reflects solid ongoing demand from tenants drawn to the suburb's location between Heidelberg and Ivanhoe. Current listings show a dwelling mix of 62 per cent houses and 38 per cent townhouses, giving buyers a reasonable spread of options from traditional family homes to lower-maintenance attached dwellings, and positioning Bellfield as a comparatively accessible alternative to pricier neighbours like Eaglemont and Ivanhoe.
Market snapshot
Bellfield property market
Median sale price
$995k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$724k
Median
$995k
Premium
$1.22m
Days on market
55
Auction clearance
69%
Sold this year
28
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bellfield by dwelling type.
Education
Schools in Bellfield
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Bellfield
$1.05m
32 Wilkinson Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$975k
16 Wimpole Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$1.10m
7 Erica Court
Sold ~June 2026
$1.35m
1/23 Toohey Court
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Bellfield suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bellfield?
The median house price in Bellfield, VIC is $995k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.5%.
How much is rent in Bellfield?
The median weekly rent in Bellfield is around $650 per week.
Is Bellfield a good place to live?
Bellfield is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Banyule local government area. Bellfield is an established residential suburb in VIC, with 1 school in the area.
What schools are in Bellfield?
There is 1 school in or near Bellfield, including Waratah Special Developmental School.
How long do homes take to sell in Bellfield?
Properties in Bellfield take around 55 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 69%.
How much do you need to buy in Bellfield?
Entry-level properties in Bellfield start around $724k, while premium homes reach $1.22m.
What suburbs are near Bellfield?
Suburbs near Bellfield include Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Eaglemont and Heidelberg.
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