Bellbird Heights vs Cessnock, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bellbird Heights | Cessnock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.2/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.8 / 1k | 107.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 280 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 157 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 51 |
| Population | 805 | 16,300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBellbird Heights
- Best for familiesCessnock
- Best for investmentCessnock
- Best for best valueCessnock
- Best for best schoolsCessnock
Comparison summary
Bellbird Heights and Cessnock offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cessnock leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cessnock; Housing (desirability) favours Bellbird Heights; Crime rate favours Bellbird Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bellbird Heights, Families → Cessnock, Investment → Cessnock, Best value → Cessnock.