Overall score
Baskerville
35.1/100
Belhus
32.6/100
Baskerville for investment and value; Belhus for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Baskerville
35.1/100
Belhus
32.6/100
Crime rate
Baskerville
31373.1 / 1k
Belhus
35748.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baskerville
8
Belhus
17
Population
Baskerville
302
Belhus
264
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 | Baskerville | Belhus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 9.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 31373.1 / 1k | 35748.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 8 |
| Walkability | 17.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 17 |
| Population | 302 | 264 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Baskerville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Belhus is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, Baskerville is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Belhus answers with nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Baskerville, while Belhus remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.