Bell Post Hill vs Norlane
The verdict
Norlane is more affordable, with a median house price of $468K versus $666K in Bell Post Hill. Bell Post Hill rates higher for education (54 vs 46). Norlane rates higher for transport (63 vs 44). Norlane is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 3.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bell Post Hill rates higher (68 vs 5/100 in Norlane).
Scores
| Bell Post Hill | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 64 |
| Transport | 44 | 63 |
| Education | 54 | 46 |
| Liveability | 70 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bell Post Hill | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,083 | 8,682 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,368 | $909 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.9% | 19.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 62.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bell Post Hill High Growth · Norlane High Growth
Property
| Bell Post Hill | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $666K | $468K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $402K |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | 5.5% |
| 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 | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 295 | 1,831 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | 507 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 512 | 1,854 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,482 | 18,867 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bell Post Hill | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bell Post Hill · Norlane
Transport
| Bell Post Hill | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 43 |
| 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 | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Bell Post Hill | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 10 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.4 km | 61.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bell Post Hill | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,083 | 8,682 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,078 | 8,483 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,585 | 12,955 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.02% | -0.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bell Post Hill or Norlane?
Bell Post Hill has the higher residential safety score (Bell Post Hill 68/100 vs Norlane 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Bell Post Hill or Norlane?
Norlane is more affordable, with a median house price of $468K versus $666K.
Which has better schools, Bell Post Hill or Norlane?
Bell Post Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bell Post Hill 1060 vs Norlane 943; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bell Post Hill or Norlane?
Norlane has the higher transport score (Bell Post Hill 44/100 vs Norlane 63/100).
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