Overall score
Baskerville
39.6/100
Belhus
44.7/100
Baskerville for investment and value; Belhus for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Baskerville
39.6/100
Belhus
44.7/100
Crime rate
Baskerville
43.1 / 1k
Belhus
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baskerville
21
Belhus
45
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 | 39.6/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 8 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 45 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Population | 302 | 264 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Baskerville is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Belhus is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Baskerville sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Belhus is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Baskerville is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Belhus answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Baskerville if you are weighing families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Belhus for households prioritising schools.
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.