Banksia Beach vs Bellara
The verdict
Banksia Beach rates higher for education (42 vs 34). Bellara rates higher for liveability (73 vs 57). Bellara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (154 vs 160 min).
Scores
Banksia BeachBellara
| Banksia Beach | Bellara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 48 |
| Transport | 26 | 34 |
| Education | 42 | 34 |
| Liveability | 57 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Banksia Beach | Bellara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,180 | 3,278 |
| Median age | 59 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,283 | $884 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 16.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 72.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Banksia Beach — · Bellara —
Property
| Banksia Beach | Bellara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Banksia Beach | Bellara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 446 | 458 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 209 | 214 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banksia Beach | Bellara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Banksia Beach · Bellara
Transport
| Banksia Beach | Bellara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 160 | 154 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.2 km | 19.4 km |
Liveability
| Banksia Beach | Bellara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 31 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 630 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.2 km | 47.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.2 km | 18.4 km |
Population & growth
| Banksia Beach | Bellara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,180 | 3,278 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,659 | 3,497 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.63% | 1.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banksia Beach or Bellara?
Banksia Beach and Bellara have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better public transport, Banksia Beach or Bellara?
Bellara has the higher transport score (Banksia Beach 26/100 vs Bellara 34/100).
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