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Bellfield (Banyule) vs Heidelberg West

The verdict

Heidelberg West is more affordable, with a median house price of $777K versus $955K in Bellfield (Banyule). Bellfield (Banyule) rates higher for education (80 vs 74). Bellfield (Banyule) is closer to the coast (13.1 km vs 14.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bellfield (Banyule) rates higher (33 vs 5/100 in Heidelberg West).

Scores

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg West
Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg West
Overall8481
Transport8077
Education8074
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 West
Population1,9965,252
Median age3635
Median household income (wk)$1,845$1,257
Bachelor degree or higher52.4%44.8%
Born in Australia63.4%60.6%
Avg household size2.62.3

Growth: Bellfield (Banyule) Moderate Growth · Heidelberg West Moderate Growth

Property

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg West
Median house price$955K$777K
Median unit price$766K$641K
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 West
Residential safety score335
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,0021,695
Motor vehicle theft /100k5011,276
Domestic assault /100k5511,123
Total incidents /100k (all)9,11817,612

Total incidents over time

Schools

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg West
Total schools12
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA9611,028

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

Transport

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg West
Transport score8077
Train stations00
Bus stops1143
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4045
Nearest train station (km)1.8 km2.1 km

Liveability

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg West
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants03
Parks28
Playgrounds18
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs21
Distance to coast (km)13.1 km14.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)9.4 km11.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.8 km2.4 km

Population & growth

Bellfield (Banyule)Heidelberg West
Population (2021)1,9965,252
Estimated 20252,2866,015
Projected 20412,4656,486
Annual growth rate3.45%3.45%

Common questions

Which is safer, Bellfield (Banyule) or Heidelberg West?

Bellfield (Banyule) has the higher residential safety score (Bellfield (Banyule) 33/100 vs Heidelberg West 5/100).

Which is more affordable, Bellfield (Banyule) or Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg West is more affordable, with a median house price of $777K versus $955K.

Which has better schools, Bellfield (Banyule) or Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg West has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellfield (Banyule) 961 vs Heidelberg West 1028; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Bellfield (Banyule) or Heidelberg West?

Bellfield (Banyule) has the higher transport score (Bellfield (Banyule) 80/100 vs Heidelberg West 77/100).

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