Belrose vs Duffys Forest
The verdict
Belrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.43M versus $8.00M in Duffys Forest. Belrose rates higher for liveability (78 vs 57). Belrose has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 79 min). On the separate residential safety score, Belrose rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Duffys Forest).
Scores
| Belrose | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 57 |
| Transport | 34 | 32 |
| Education | 83 | 85 |
| Liveability | 78 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belrose | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,726 | 509 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,598 | $4,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.4% | 52.4% |
| Born in Australia | 69.9% | 70.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Belrose Moderate Growth · Duffys Forest Stable
Property
| Belrose | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.43M | $8.00M |
| Median unit price | $859K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Belrose | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 46 | 393 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 69 | 196 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 103 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,407 | 2,751 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belrose | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | 1,077 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belrose · Duffys Forest
Transport
| Belrose | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 5.4 km |
Liveability
| Belrose | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 0 |
| Parks | 27 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 77 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 22.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Belrose | Duffys Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,726 | 509 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,796 | 482 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,779 | 511 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | -1.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belrose or Duffys Forest?
Belrose has the higher residential safety score (Belrose 100/100 vs Duffys Forest 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Belrose or Duffys Forest?
Belrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.43M versus $8.00M.
Which has better schools, Belrose or Duffys Forest?
Belrose has a higher average school ICSEA (Belrose 1120 vs Duffys Forest 1077; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belrose or Duffys Forest?
Belrose has the higher transport score (Belrose 34/100 vs Duffys Forest 32/100).
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