Overall score
Bakewell
48.0/100
Bellamack
35.4/100
Bakewell for families and investment; Bellamack for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bakewell
48.0/100
Bellamack
35.4/100
Nearby amenities
Bakewell
50
Bellamack
27
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.
Bakewell is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Bellamack is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Bakewell pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Bellamack is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Bakewell if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Bellamack for retirees.