Overall score
Bell Post Hill
38.3/100
North Geelong
42.3/100
Bell Post Hill for investment and schools; North Geelong for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bell Post Hill
38.3/100
North Geelong
42.3/100
Crime rate
Bell Post Hill
61.4 / 1k
North Geelong
221.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bell Post Hill
77
North Geelong
209
Population
Bell Post Hill
5,083
North Geelong
3,225
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 | Bell Post Hill | North Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.1/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.4 / 1k | 221.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 37 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 209 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 86 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Population | 5,083 | 3,225 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Bell Post Hill reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; North Geelong is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. North Geelong leans into coastal living, while Bell Post Hill feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Bell Post Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community; North Geelong answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access. Bell Post Hill generally means more approachable housing costs, while North Geelong leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Geelong, while Bell Post Hill 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.