Bellfield (Banyule) vs Heidelberg Heights
The verdict
Bellfield (Banyule) is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $1.00M in Heidelberg Heights. Bellfield (Banyule) is closer to the coast (13.1 km vs 14.7 km).
Scores
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 86 |
| Transport | 80 | 82 |
| Education | 80 | 83 |
| Liveability | 92 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,996 | 6,758 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,845 | $1,817 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 56.3% |
| Born in Australia | 63.4% | 65.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bellfield (Banyule) Moderate Growth · Heidelberg Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $955K | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $766K | $733K |
| House price YoY | -14.5% | -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
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,002 | 1,036 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 501 | 607 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 551 | 429 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,118 | 10,580 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellfield (Banyule) · Heidelberg Heights
Transport
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.1 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,996 | 6,758 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,286 | 7,740 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,465 | 8,346 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.45% | 3.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bellfield (Banyule) or Heidelberg Heights?
Bellfield (Banyule) has the higher residential safety score (Bellfield (Banyule) 33/100 vs Heidelberg Heights 31/100).
Which is more affordable, Bellfield (Banyule) or Heidelberg Heights?
Bellfield (Banyule) is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $1.00M.
Which has better public transport, Bellfield (Banyule) or Heidelberg Heights?
Heidelberg Heights has the higher transport score (Bellfield (Banyule) 80/100 vs Heidelberg Heights 82/100).
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