Overall score
Bellbrae
54.8/100
Gherang
53.6/100
Bellbrae vs Gherang, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bellbrae for families; Gherang for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BellbraeGherang
Crime rate
Bellbrae
20.3 / 1k
Gherang
8.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbrae
15
Gherang
1
Population
Bellbrae
1,346
Gherang
391
Metric leadBellbrae 5Gherang 41 tiedacross 10 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 | Bellbrae | Gherang |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.8/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.9/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.3 / 1k | 8.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 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 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 12 |
| Green cover | 13.4% | 14.3% |
| Population | 1,346 | 391 |
| 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 Gherang is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Bellbrae pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Gherang is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Choose Bellbrae if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Gherang for retirees, families, 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.