Bellevue Hill vs Woollahra
The verdict
Woollahra is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.13M versus $12.65M in Bellevue Hill. Woollahra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (23 vs 26 min). On the separate residential safety score, Woollahra rates higher (98 vs 83/100 in Bellevue Hill).
Scores
| Bellevue Hill | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 |
| Transport | 85 | 88 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellevue Hill | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,590 | 7,189 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,315 | $3,013 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.1% | 72.3% |
| Born in Australia | 59.9% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bellevue Hill Moderate Growth · Woollahra Stable
Property
| Bellevue Hill | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $12.65M | $5.13M |
| Median unit price | $1.53M | $1.69M |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $2,950 | $1,850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bellevue Hill | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 70 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | 83 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 198 | 125 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,794 | 3,311 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellevue Hill | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,166 | 1,187 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellevue Hill · Woollahra
Transport
| Bellevue Hill | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 630 m |
Liveability
| Bellevue Hill | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 13 |
| Parks | 7 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 91 | 179 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.6 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bellevue Hill | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,590 | 7,189 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,009 | 7,469 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,650 | 7,763 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bellevue Hill or Woollahra?
Woollahra has the higher residential safety score (Bellevue Hill 83/100 vs Woollahra 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Bellevue Hill or Woollahra?
Woollahra is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.13M versus $12.65M.
Which has better schools, Bellevue Hill or Woollahra?
Woollahra has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellevue Hill 1166 vs Woollahra 1187; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bellevue Hill or Woollahra?
Woollahra has the higher transport score (Bellevue Hill 85/100 vs Woollahra 88/100).
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