Overall score
Bellmere
30.0/100
Wamuran
51.2/100
Wamuran for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellmere
30.0/100
Wamuran
51.2/100
Crime rate
Bellmere
93.6 / 1k
Wamuran
76.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellmere
5
Wamuran
62
Population
Bellmere
6,588
Wamuran
3,374
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 | Wamuran |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.6 / 1k | 76.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 62 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 9.8% |
| Population | 6,588 | 3,374 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Bellmere is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Wamuran is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Bellmere sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Wamuran is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Bellmere is stronger for parks and reserves, plus a larger local community; Wamuran answers with a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Bellmere generally means more sought-after housing, while Wamuran leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wamuran, while Bellmere remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.