Bell Post Hill vs Lovely Banks
The verdict
Bell Post Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $666K versus $693K in Lovely Banks. Bell Post Hill rates higher for liveability (70 vs 23). Bell Post Hill is closer to the coast (3.8 km vs 7.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lovely Banks rates higher (78 vs 68/100 in Bell Post Hill).
Scores
| Bell Post Hill | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 28 |
| Transport | 44 | 16 |
| Education | 54 | 47 |
| Liveability | 70 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bell Post Hill | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,083 | 2,782 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,368 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.9% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 72.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bell Post Hill High Growth · Lovely Banks High Growth
Property
| Bell Post Hill | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $666K | $693K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | 0.7% |
| 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 Post Hill | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 295 | 359 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 512 | 216 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,482 | 4,026 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bell Post Hill | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 1,037 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bell Post Hill · Lovely Banks
Transport
| Bell Post Hill | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| Bell Post Hill | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 37 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.8 km | 7.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.4 km | 61.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bell Post Hill | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,083 | 2,782 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,078 | 2,802 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,585 | 4,151 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.02% | 0.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bell Post Hill or Lovely Banks?
Lovely Banks has the higher residential safety score (Bell Post Hill 68/100 vs Lovely Banks 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Bell Post Hill or Lovely Banks?
Bell Post Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $666K versus $693K.
Which has better schools, Bell Post Hill or Lovely Banks?
Bell Post Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bell Post Hill 1060 vs Lovely Banks 1037; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bell Post Hill or Lovely Banks?
Bell Post Hill has the higher transport score (Bell Post Hill 44/100 vs Lovely Banks 16/100).
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