Overall score
Bellerive
64.5/100
Howrah
59.5/100
Bellerive for families and investment; Howrah for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellerive
64.5/100
Howrah
59.5/100
Crime rate
Bellerive
55.5 / 1k
Howrah
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellerive
172
Howrah
321
Population
Bellerive
4,945
Howrah
9,545
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 | Bellerive | Howrah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 75.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 71 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 321 |
| Green cover | 9.5% | 29.1% |
| Population | 4,945 | 9,545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Bellerive is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Howrah is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Howrah sits among greener hillside streets, while Bellerive keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bellerive tends to lead on schools and education options, while Howrah stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Bellerive sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Howrah.
Bellerive suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Howrah 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.