Bella Vista
NSW 2153 · The Hills Shire
8,384 (2021) → 8,974 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the The Hills Shire local government area (est. 221,947 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bella Vista is a moderate growth suburb in The Hills Shire, NSW 2153, about 28km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.78M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 30km inland. Bella Vista has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2153 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (10.7%), China (8.68%), Sri Lanka (4.47%), Philippines (2%), England (1.9%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.12%), Hindi (5.12%), Tamil (4.72%), Cantonese (4.28%), Punjabi (4.08%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1072 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bella Vista Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1147
- Glenwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1090
- Crestwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1139
- Crestwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1103
- Vardys Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1038
- Parklea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1083
- Seven Hills North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1066
- Matthew Pearce Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1177
- Caddies Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1120
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1113
- Seven Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 969
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1119
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista
Is Bella Vista safe?
Bella Vista has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,612 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bella Vista?
In Bella Vista, the median house price is $2.78M and the median unit price is $1.41M. Median weekly house rent is $872.
How far is Bella Vista from Sydney CBD?
Bella Vista is about 27.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bella Vista?
Bella Vista has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bella Vista?
Bella Vista has a transport score of 91/100 and 55 bus stops.