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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)

87
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

8,384
Population
$2.71M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
91
Transport score

Bella Vista is a moderate growth suburb in The Hills Shire, NSW 2153, about 28km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.71M 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.

27.8 km
To Sydney CBD
30.3 km
To coast
$880/wk
Median rent (house)
4.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

8,384
Population
40
Median age
3.4
Avg household

Age distribution

The Hills Shire LGA population (est. 2025)221,947
Median household income (weekly)$3,518
vs NSW median+90.2%
Bachelor degree or higher66.7%
Born in Australia48.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,997 / 35 / 389

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

$2.71M
Median house (2025)
$1.28M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$880 / $720 wk
Rental yield (house)1.7%
Days on market (house)45 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling107/100k
3
Steal from dwelling36/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft48/100k
14
Domestic assault167/100k
1
Robbery12/100k
20
Non-domestic assault239/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 256 (all categories, latest year)3,053 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

203
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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 1135
  • Glenwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1078
  • Crestwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1133
  • Crestwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1091
  • Vardys Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1035
  • Parklea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1085
  • Seven Hills North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1070
  • Matthew Pearce Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1175
  • Caddies Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1119
  • St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1105
  • Seven Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 967
  • Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1106

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

91
1Metro
55Bus
CBD commute (est.)63 min (metro)
Nearest train stationSeven Hills (4.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

61 in suburbSupermarkets
2419 in suburbCafes/Rest.
408 in suburbParks
298 in suburbPlaygrounds
411 in suburbPools
63 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
73 in suburbGPs
32 in suburbPharmacies
71 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
8516 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNorwest Private Hospital (640 m)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (26.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

49

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

6
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
85
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

58

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

40
Parks
1
Nature reserves
45
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

5

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

22

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
1
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
18
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.24

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

49

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

6
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.83

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.71%
Projected population 204110,167
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in The Hills Shire

Norwest$1.97M85transportKellyville$1.98M86transportBaulkham Hills$1.95M61transportBeaumont Hills$2.06M43transportCastle Hill$2.51M86transportNorth Kellyville$1.80M31transport

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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 3,053 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bella Vista?

In Bella Vista, the median house price is $2.71M and the median unit price is $1.28M. Median weekly house rent is $880.

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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.