Bella Vista vs Castle Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bella Vista | Castle Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 77.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 37.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 34.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 28 |
| Public transport stops | 120 | 497 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 234 | 530 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 104 |
| Population | 8,384 | 40,874 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCastle Hill
- Best for familiesCastle Hill
- Best for investmentCastle Hill
- Best for best valueCastle Hill
- Best for best schoolsCastle Hill
Comparison summary
Bella Vista and Castle Hill (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Castle Hill (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Castle Hill (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Castle Hill (NSW); Crime rate favours Bella Vista. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Castle Hill (NSW), Families → Castle Hill (NSW), Investment → Castle Hill (NSW), Best value → Castle Hill (NSW).