Overall score
Baringa
49.0/100
Bells Creek
46.4/100
Baringa for retirees; Bells Creek for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Baringa
49.0/100
Bells Creek
46.4/100
Crime rate
Baringa
44.4 / 1k
Bells Creek
44.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baringa
91
Bells Creek
46
Population
Baringa
4,604
Bells Creek
343
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 | Baringa | Bells Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.4/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 5 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 46 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 0.8% |
| Population | 4,604 | 343 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Baringa is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Bells Creek is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Baringa is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access; Bells Creek answers with parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage. Baringa generally means more sought-after housing, while Bells Creek leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Baringa, while Bells Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.