Overall score
Anstead
48.7/100
Bellbowrie
64.7/100
Anstead vs Bellbowrie, QLD suburb comparison
Anstead for families; Bellbowrie for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnsteadBellbowrie
Crime rate
Anstead
7.7 / 1k
Bellbowrie
7.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anstead
19
Bellbowrie
85
Population
Anstead
1,522
Bellbowrie
5,495
Metric leadAnstead 0Bellbowrie 62 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesAnstead
- Best for best valueBellbowrie
- Best for best schoolsBellbowrie
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 | Anstead | Bellbowrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.7 / 1k | 7.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 85 |
| Population | 1,522 | 5,495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Anstead is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Bellbowrie is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Anstead is stronger for an affluent, sought-after address; Bellbowrie answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bellbowrie, while Anstead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.