Overall score
Anglesea
37.6/100
Bellbrae
40.9/100
Anglesea for beach lifestyle; Bellbrae for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Anglesea
37.6/100
Bellbrae
40.9/100
Crime rate
Anglesea
33.2 / 1k
Bellbrae
23.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anglesea
1
Bellbrae
11
Population
Anglesea
3,208
Bellbrae
1,346
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Anglesea reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Bellbrae is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Where Anglesea is shaped by the coast, Bellbrae offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Anglesea tends to lead on parks and reserves and a larger local community, while Bellbrae stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Anglesea the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bellbrae.