Bell Park vs Hamlyn Heights
The verdict
Bell Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $724K in Hamlyn Heights. Hamlyn Heights rates higher for liveability (87 vs 79). On the separate residential safety score, Hamlyn Heights rates higher (85 vs 70/100 in Bell Park).
Scores
| Bell Park | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 71 |
| Transport | 59 | 62 |
| Education | 56 | 62 |
| Liveability | 79 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bell Park | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,602 | 6,518 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,224 | $1,643 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 62.1% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bell Park High Growth · Hamlyn Heights High Growth
Property
| Bell Park | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $620K | $724K |
| Median unit price | $510K | $511K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | -12.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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
| Bell Park | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 375 | 338 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 678 | 107 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,337 | 2,976 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bell Park | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 5 |
| Government | 4 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bell Park · Hamlyn Heights
Transport
| Bell Park | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Bell Park | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.6 km | 65.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bell Park | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,602 | 6,518 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,596 | 6,874 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,359 | 9,726 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bell Park or Hamlyn Heights?
Hamlyn Heights has the higher residential safety score (Bell Park 70/100 vs Hamlyn Heights 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Bell Park or Hamlyn Heights?
Bell Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $724K.
Which has better schools, Bell Park or Hamlyn Heights?
Hamlyn Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Bell Park 972 vs Hamlyn Heights 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bell Park or Hamlyn Heights?
Hamlyn Heights has the higher transport score (Bell Park 59/100 vs Hamlyn Heights 62/100).
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