Overall score
Bellbird
36.7/100
Paxton
37.2/100
Bellbird vs Paxton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bellbird for investment; Paxton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BellbirdPaxton
Crime rate
Bellbird
97.0 / 1k
Paxton
96.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbird
39
Paxton
14
Population
Bellbird
2,338
Paxton
1,215
Metric leadBellbird 6Paxton 43 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Bellbird | Paxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.7/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.0 / 1k | 96.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 14 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 14 |
| Green cover | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Population | 2,338 | 1,215 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
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 public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Paxton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Bellbird if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Paxton for retirees and families.
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.