Overall score
Aberdare
30.7/100
Bellbird Heights
23.2/100
Aberdare vs Bellbird Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Aberdare for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AberdareBellbird Heights
Crime rate
Aberdare
96.7 / 1k
Bellbird Heights
96.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberdare
22
Bellbird Heights
6
Population
Aberdare
2,542
Bellbird Heights
805
Metric leadAberdare 8Bellbird Heights 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aberdare | Bellbird Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.7/100 | 23.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.6/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 96.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 17 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 2 |
| Green cover | 39.1% | 0.4% |
| Population | 2,542 | 805 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aberdare is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Bellbird Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Bellbird Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Aberdare keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Aberdare tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Bellbird Heights stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Aberdare if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Bellbird Heights for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.