Overall score
Bells Creek
49.3/100
Caloundra West
62.0/100
Bells Creek vs Caloundra West, QLD suburb comparison
Bells Creek for retirees and families; Caloundra West for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bells CreekCaloundra West
Crime rate
Bells Creek
26.8 / 1k
Caloundra West
27.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bells Creek
43
Caloundra West
103
Population
Bells Creek
343
Caloundra West
7,270
Metric leadBells Creek 2Caloundra West 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBells Creek
- Best for familiesBells Creek
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
- Best for best schoolsBells Creek
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 | 49.3/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.8 / 1k | 27.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 19 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 103 |
| Population | 343 | 7,270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bells Creek is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Caloundra West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Bells Creek is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Caloundra West answers with parks and reserves and public transport access. Bells Creek generally means more mid-market housing value, while Caloundra West leans toward more sought-after housing.
Bells Creek suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Caloundra West is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.