Bells Creek vs Caloundra West
The verdict
Bells Creek rates higher for education (59 vs 52). Caloundra West rates higher for liveability (86 vs 47). Caloundra West is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.3 km).
Scores
Bells CreekCaloundra West
| Bells Creek | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 55 |
| Transport | 17 | 26 |
| Education | 59 | 52 |
| Liveability | 47 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bells Creek | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 343 | 7,270 |
| Median age | 31 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,942 | $1,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.4% | 26.3% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bells Creek — · Caloundra West —
Property
| Bells Creek | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bells Creek | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 371 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 292 | 193 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bells Creek | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,028 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bells Creek · Caloundra West
Transport
| Bells Creek | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.5 km | 13.4 km |
Liveability
| Bells Creek | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 24 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 71.4 km | 74.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bells Creek | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 343 | 7,270 |
| Estimated 2025 | 513 | 10,867 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 10.59% | 10.57% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Bells Creek or Caloundra West?
Caloundra West has a higher average school ICSEA (Bells Creek 1028 vs Caloundra West 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bells Creek or Caloundra West?
Caloundra West has the higher transport score (Bells Creek 17/100 vs Caloundra West 26/100).
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