Overall score
Bellmere
30.0/100
Rocksberg
44.9/100
Bellmere for retirees and value; Rocksberg for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellmere
30.0/100
Rocksberg
44.9/100
Crime rate
Bellmere
93.6 / 1k
Rocksberg
92.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellmere
5
Rocksberg
0
Population
Bellmere
6,588
Rocksberg
277
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 | Bellmere | Rocksberg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.6 / 1k | 92.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| Population | 6,588 | 277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Bellmere is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Rocksberg is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bellmere sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Rocksberg is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Bellmere is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Rocksberg answers with a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bellmere sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Rocksberg.
Bellmere suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Rocksberg is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.