Overall score
Bellevue
44.4/100
Hazelmere
35.6/100
Bellevue for schools; Hazelmere for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellevue
44.4/100
Hazelmere
35.6/100
Crime rate
Bellevue
6149.8 / 1k
Hazelmere
7872.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellevue
51
Hazelmere
7
Population
Bellevue
1,514
Hazelmere
935
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 | Bellevue | Hazelmere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6149.8 / 1k | 7872.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 17 |
| Walkability | 73.5/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 1 |
| Population | 1,514 | 935 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Bellevue is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Hazelmere is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Bellevue is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Hazelmere answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bellevue sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Hazelmere.
Choose Bellevue if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Hazelmere for retirees.