Overall score
Bella Vista
60.3/100
Kellyville
65.9/100
Kellyville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bella Vista
60.3/100
Kellyville
65.9/100
Crime rate
Bella Vista
22.1 / 1k
Kellyville
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bella Vista
245
Kellyville
434
Population
Bella Vista
8,384
Kellyville
27,011
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 | Bella Vista | Kellyville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.3/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.1 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 120 | 274 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 245 | 434 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 38 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| Population | 8,384 | 27,011 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Bella Vista is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Kellyville is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bella Vista pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kellyville is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kellyville, while Bella Vista 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.