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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 81 |
| Transport | 80 | 77 |
| Education | 80 | 74 |
| 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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,996 | 5,252 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,845 | $1,257 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 44.8% |
| Born in Australia | 63.4% | 60.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
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 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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,002 | 1,695 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 501 | 1,276 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 551 | 1,123 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,118 | 17,612 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellfield (Banyule) · Heidelberg West
Transport
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 2 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.1 km | 14.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 11.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,996 | 5,252 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,286 | 6,015 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,465 | 6,486 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.45% | 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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