Overall score
Baulkham Hills
66.9/100
Bella Vista
60.3/100
Baulkham Hills vs Bella Vista, NSW Suburb Comparison
Baulkham Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Baulkham HillsBella Vista
Crime rate
Baulkham Hills
22.1 / 1k
Bella Vista
22.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baulkham Hills
339
Bella Vista
245
Population
Baulkham Hills
37,415
Bella Vista
8,384
Metric leadBaulkham Hills 8Bella Vista 23 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBaulkham Hills
- Best for investmentBaulkham Hills
- Best for best valueBaulkham Hills
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.9/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.1 / 1k | 22.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 460 | 120 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 339 | 245 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 23 |
| Green cover | 14.1% | 3.2% |
| Population | 37,415 | 8,384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Baulkham Hills is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Bella Vista is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Baulkham Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Bella Vista keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Baulkham Hills is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Bella Vista answers with walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Baulkham Hills, while Bella Vista 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.