Overall score
Bellbrae
54.8/100
Freshwater Creek
38.1/100
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
20.3 / 1k
Freshwater Creek
105.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbrae
15
Freshwater Creek
10
Population
Bellbrae
1,346
Freshwater Creek
454
Metric leadBellbrae 7Freshwater Creek 22 tiedacross 11 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 | 54.8/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.9/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.3 / 1k | 105.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 25 |
| Green cover | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Population | 1,346 | 454 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bellbrae is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Freshwater Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Bellbrae pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Freshwater Creek is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Bellbrae suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Freshwater Creek is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.