Overall score
Belhus
44.7/100
The Vines
33.4/100
Belhus for families and schools; The Vines for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belhus
44.7/100
The Vines
33.4/100
Crime rate
Belhus
43.1 / 1k
The Vines
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belhus
45
The Vines
671
Population
Belhus
264
The Vines
5,848
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 | Belhus | The Vines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.0/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 3 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 671 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Population | 264 | 5,848 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Belhus reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; The Vines is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Belhus pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas The Vines is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Belhus suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas The Vines is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.