Batesford VIC, 3213
Batesford Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Dreaming of a property in Batesford, VIC 3213? It's wise to establish whether the area is worth researching further. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Batesford house prices, demographics & market trends to help you justify the price for your next property move.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Batesford, have a little read of our historical overview to learn more about the amazing lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Batesford, a small suburb in Victoria, had a population of 952 people (2016 census). It is neighboured by the localities of Gheringhap, Stonehaven, Moorabool, Fyansford, Bell Post Hill, and Hamlyn Heights.
Living in Batesford Batesford is a small community outside of Melbourne, just west of Geelong. It sits on the banks of the Moorabool River, making it an idyllic location. Within Batesford, you will find a primary school, a tourist park, and the ever-popular Batesford Hotel. The hotel is a sought after wedding location for locals and even many residents of Melbourne. The suburb also has the Macedonian Orthodox church and community centre and the Batesford entertainment centre. Rollins Prim also has a campus in Batesford.
History of Batesford Bastesford got its name from two brothers, John and Alfred Bates, who lived in the area in 1837. The government surveyed the area in 1854 and named it Hopeton, to honour George Hope, who owned a vast parcel of land in the area. The 1859 Bluestone Bridge is one of the esteemed landmarks of Batesford. The Batesford Post Office serviced the people of Batesford from 1856 to 1949.
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