Overall score
Bellbrook
26.3/100
Temagog
33.8/100
Bellbrook for retirees and families; Temagog for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellbrook
26.3/100
Temagog
33.8/100
Crime rate
Bellbrook
163.0 / 1k
Temagog
162.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbrook
1
Temagog
1
Population
Bellbrook
339
Temagog
268
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bellbrook | Temagog |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.3/100 | 33.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 163.0 / 1k | 162.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 12 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Population | 339 | 268 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Bellbrook is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Temagog is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Bellbrook sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Temagog is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Bellbrook is stronger for a larger local community; Temagog answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Bellbrook the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Temagog.
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.