Overall score
Bellbrae
40.9/100
Freshwater Creek
40.8/100
Bellbrae vs Freshwater Creek, VIC suburb comparison
Bellbrae for retirees and families; Freshwater Creek for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BellbraeFreshwater Creek
Crime rate
Bellbrae
23.3 / 1k
Freshwater Creek
119.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbrae
11
Freshwater Creek
8
Population
Bellbrae
1,346
Freshwater Creek
454
Metric leadBellbrae 6Freshwater Creek 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBellbrae
- Best for familiesBellbrae
- Best for investmentFreshwater Creek
- Best for best valueFreshwater Creek
- Best for best schoolsBellbrae
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 | Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.4/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.3 / 1k | 119.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 25 |
| Population | 1,346 | 454 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bellbrae is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Freshwater Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Bellbrae pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Freshwater Creek is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Bellbrae suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Freshwater Creek is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.