Overall score
Bayview Heights
45.5/100
Bentley Park
43.6/100
Bayview Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bayview Heights
45.5/100
Bentley Park
43.6/100
Crime rate
Bayview Heights
65.6 / 1k
Bentley Park
78.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayview Heights
10
Bentley Park
45
Population
Bayview Heights
4,175
Bentley Park
8,360
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 | Bayview Heights | Bentley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.5/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 78.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 22 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 45 |
| Population | 4,175 | 8,360 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Bayview Heights reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Bentley Park is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Bayview Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Bentley Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bayview Heights pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas Bentley Park is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability. Bayview Heights generally means more sought-after housing, while Bentley Park leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and families may find Bayview Heights the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bentley Park.