Overall score
Bellamack
35.4/100
Johnston
43.8/100
Johnston for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellamack
35.4/100
Johnston
43.8/100
Nearby amenities
Bellamack
27
Johnston
30
Population
Bellamack
2,423
Johnston
2,386
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.
Bellamack is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Johnston is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Bellamack pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Johnston is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Johnston, while Bellamack remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.