Bellbowrie vs Westlake
The verdict
Westlake rates higher for liveability (81 vs 60). Westlake is closer to the coast (27.9 km vs 30.9 km).
Scores
BellbowrieWestlake
| Bellbowrie | Westlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 72 |
| Transport | 50 | 54 |
| Education | 72 | 82 |
| Liveability | 60 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellbowrie | Westlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,495 | 4,547 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,358 | $2,691 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.4% | 61.1% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 62.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Bellbowrie — · Westlake —
Property
| Bellbowrie | Westlake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $720 | 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
| Bellbowrie | Westlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 928 | 924 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 419 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellbowrie | Westlake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Bellbowrie · Westlake
Transport
| Bellbowrie | Westlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Bellbowrie | Westlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.9 km | 27.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.1 km | 14.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.5 km | 11.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bellbowrie | Westlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,495 | 4,547 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,782 | 4,559 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bellbowrie or Westlake?
Bellbowrie and Westlake have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Bellbowrie or Westlake?
Westlake has the higher transport score (Bellbowrie 50/100 vs Westlake 54/100).
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