Overall score
Bellevue Heights
44.1/100
St Marys
53.8/100
Bellevue Heights vs St Marys, SA suburb comparison
Bellevue Heights for retirees; St Marys for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bellevue HeightsSt Marys
Crime rate
Bellevue Heights
9.2 / 1k
St Marys
0.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellevue Heights
28
St Marys
131
Population
Bellevue Heights
2,712
St Marys
3,010
Metric leadBellevue Heights 3St Marys 6across 9 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 familiesSt Marys
- Best for best valueSt Marys
- Best for best schoolsSt Marys
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 | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.2 / 1k | 0.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 17 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 38 |
| Population | 2,712 | 3,010 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bellevue Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and St Marys is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bellevue Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while St Marys keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bellevue Heights is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; St Marys answers with public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Marys, while Bellevue Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.