Bellbird vs Paxton, NSW suburb comparison

Bellbird for schools; Paxton for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BellbirdPaxton

Overall score

Bellbird

39.6/100

Paxton

36.0/100

Crime rate

Bellbird

97.0 / 1k

Paxton

96.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Bellbird

38

Paxton

13

Population

Bellbird

2,338

Paxton

1,215

Metric leadBellbird 5Paxton 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryBellbirdPaxton
Overall score39.6/10036.0/100
Housing (desirability)88.3/10088.3/100
Crime rate97.0 / 1k96.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops6314
Walkability32.0/10023.0/100
Nearby amenities3813
Planning activity3313
Population2,3381,215
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/102/10

Comparison summary

Bellbird is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Paxton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Bellbird pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Paxton is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

Choose Bellbird if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Paxton for retirees and families.

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