Overall score
Bellevue Heights
52.9/100
Pasadena
50.3/100
Bellevue Heights vs Pasadena, SA Suburb Comparison
Bellevue Heights for retirees and value; Pasadena for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bellevue HeightsPasadena
Crime rate
Bellevue Heights
6.2 / 1k
Pasadena
57.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellevue Heights
31
Pasadena
175
Population
Bellevue Heights
2,712
Pasadena
3,073
Metric leadBellevue Heights 6Pasadena 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBellevue Heights
- Best for familiesPasadena
- Best for investmentPasadena
- Best for best valueBellevue Heights
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 | Bellevue Heights | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.9/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.3/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.2 / 1k | 57.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 16 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 175 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 33 |
| Green cover | 35.6% | 7.0% |
| Population | 2,712 | 3,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Bellevue Heights reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Pasadena is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Bellevue Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Pasadena keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bellevue Heights tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space, while Pasadena stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bellevue Heights suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Pasadena is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.