Bella Vista vs Norwest
The verdict
Norwest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.05M versus $2.78M in Bella Vista. Bella Vista rates higher for education (86 vs 79). Norwest is closer to the coast (28.8 km vs 30.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bella Vista rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Norwest).
Scores
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 84 |
| Transport | 91 | 85 |
| Education | 86 | 79 |
| Liveability | 84 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,384 | 4,688 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,518 | $2,207 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.7% | 52.8% |
| Born in Australia | 48.5% | 48.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bella Vista Moderate Growth · Norwest Moderate Growth
Property
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.78M | $2.05M |
| Median unit price | $1.41M | $938K |
| House price YoY | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $872 | $872 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 78 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 107 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 48 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 167 | 149 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,612 | 4,138 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bella Vista · Norwest
Transport
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 5 |
| Parks | 8 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.3 km | 28.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.8 km | 27.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 640 m | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,384 | 4,688 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,974 | 5,018 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,167 | 5,685 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.71% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bella Vista or Norwest?
Bella Vista has the higher residential safety score (Bella Vista 100/100 vs Norwest 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Bella Vista or Norwest?
Norwest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.05M versus $2.78M.
Which has better public transport, Bella Vista or Norwest?
Bella Vista has the higher transport score (Bella Vista 91/100 vs Norwest 85/100).
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