Overall score
Bells Creek
46.4/100
Caloundra West
53.4/100
Bells Creek vs Caloundra West, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bells Creek for families; Caloundra West for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bells CreekCaloundra West
Crime rate
Bells Creek
44.9 / 1k
Caloundra West
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bells Creek
46
Caloundra West
107
Population
Bells Creek
343
Caloundra West
7,270
Metric leadBells Creek 2Caloundra West 91 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 retireesCaloundra West
- Best for familiesBells Creek
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
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 | Bells Creek | Caloundra West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.0/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.9 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 19 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 107 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 12.2% |
| Population | 343 | 7,270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bells Creek is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Caloundra West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Bells Creek is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Caloundra West answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Bells Creek generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Caloundra West leans toward more sought-after housing.
Bells Creek suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Caloundra West is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
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.