Bellfield (Banyule) vs Ivanhoe
The verdict
Bellfield (Banyule) is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $1.82M in Ivanhoe. Ivanhoe rates higher for transport (99 vs 80). Ivanhoe is closer to the coast (12.0 km vs 13.1 km).
Scores
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 94 |
| Transport | 80 | 99 |
| Education | 80 | 90 |
| 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) | Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,996 | 13,374 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,845 | $2,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 68.1% |
| Born in Australia | 63.4% | 69.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bellfield (Banyule) Moderate Growth · Ivanhoe Moderate Growth
Property
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $955K | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $766K | $723K |
| House price YoY | -14.5% | -2.3% |
| 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) | Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,002 | 1,069 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 501 | 486 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 551 | 179 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,118 | 8,330 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 1,152 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellfield (Banyule) · Ivanhoe
Transport
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 190 m |
Liveability
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 22 |
| Parks | 2 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.1 km | 12.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bellfield (Banyule) | Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,996 | 13,374 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,286 | 14,044 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,465 | 16,517 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.45% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bellfield (Banyule) or Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe has the higher residential safety score (Bellfield (Banyule) 33/100 vs Ivanhoe 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Bellfield (Banyule) or Ivanhoe?
Bellfield (Banyule) is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $1.82M.
Which has better schools, Bellfield (Banyule) or Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellfield (Banyule) 961 vs Ivanhoe 1152; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bellfield (Banyule) or Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe has the higher transport score (Bellfield (Banyule) 80/100 vs Ivanhoe 99/100).
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