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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
Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg Heights
Overall8486
Transport8082
Education8083
Liveability9292

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
Population1,9966,758
Median age3635
Median household income (wk)$1,845$1,817
Bachelor degree or higher52.4%56.3%
Born in Australia63.4%65.5%
Avg household size2.62.3

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 availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg Heights
Residential safety score3331
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,0021,036
Motor vehicle theft /100k501607
Domestic assault /100k551429
Total incidents /100k (all)9,11810,580

Total incidents over time

Schools

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg Heights
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA961Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bellfield (Banyule) · Heidelberg Heights

Transport

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg Heights
Transport score8082
Train stations00
Bus stops1140
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4045
Nearest train station (km)1.8 km1.1 km

Liveability

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg Heights
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants04
Parks23
Playgrounds13
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs23
Distance to coast (km)13.1 km14.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)9.4 km11.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.8 km1.5 km

Population & growth

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg Heights
Population (2021)1,9966,758
Estimated 20252,2867,740
Projected 20412,4658,346
Annual growth rate3.45%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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