Overall score
Belrose
60.8/100
Duffys Forest
48.4/100
Belrose vs Duffys Forest, NSW Suburb Comparison
Belrose for retirees and families; Duffys Forest for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelroseDuffys Forest
Crime rate
Belrose
20.2 / 1k
Duffys Forest
42.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belrose
163
Duffys Forest
114
Population
Belrose
8,726
Duffys Forest
509
Metric leadBelrose 9Duffys Forest 12 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 retireesBelrose
- Best for familiesBelrose
- Best for investmentBelrose
- Best for best valueDuffys Forest
- Best for best schoolsDuffys Forest
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 | Belrose | Duffys Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.2 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | — |
| Public transport stops | 127 | 41 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 114 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 2 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Population | 8,726 | 509 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belrose is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Duffys Forest is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Belrose tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Duffys Forest stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Duffys Forest, while Belrose 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.