Overall score
Beaumont Hills
67.5/100
Bella Vista
61.3/100
Beaumont Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaumont Hills
67.5/100
Bella Vista
61.3/100
Crime rate
Beaumont Hills
22.4 / 1k
Bella Vista
22.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaumont Hills
373
Bella Vista
234
Population
Beaumont Hills
9,041
Bella Vista
8,384
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 | Beaumont Hills | Bella Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.5/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.0/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.4 / 1k | 22.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 120 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 373 | 234 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 17 |
| Population | 9,041 | 8,384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Beaumont Hills is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Bella Vista is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Beaumont Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Bella Vista keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Beaumont Hills tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Bella Vista stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Beaumont Hills, while Bella Vista remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.