Overall score
Bakewell
50.6/100
Bellamack
39.8/100
Bakewell for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bakewell
50.6/100
Bellamack
39.8/100
Nearby amenities
Bakewell
51
Bellamack
28
Population
Bakewell
3,091
Bellamack
2,423
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.
| Category | Bakewell | Bellamack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.6/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.8/100 | 22.8/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 5 |
| Walkability | 62.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 28 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 16.3% |
| Population | 3,091 | 2,423 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Bakewell is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Bellamack is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Bakewell pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Bellamack is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bakewell sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Bellamack.
Choose Bakewell if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Bellamack for retirees.
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.