Median house price
$1.98M
+9.7% change
NSW · The Hills Shire Council
Bella Vista, 2153
Est. population · Jun 2025
8,296
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.3%
Median age
40
Median income
$3,518/wk
Employment rate
64.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,980,000
Languages at home
55.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Bella Vista is a well-connected established suburb in The Hills Shire Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, plus safety, while schools and education, plus growth momentum land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Bella Vista snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$800/wk
Houses $870 · Units $685
Population (ERP)
8,296
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#107
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
3rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
75th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
88th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 61.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 887th in Australia
- State rank
- 250th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #107 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #186 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $685
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $870
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 382
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,980,000
- Median price change
- +9.7%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
8,296(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +11.3% over 5 years · 75th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +11.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +106
- Change in 5 years
- +844
- Growth rank in NSW
- 75th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,300), extrapolated at +2.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 8,384
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $3,518
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 185 of 2,605
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,400
- Employment rate
- 64.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,997 / 389 / 35
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 183
- Against the person
- 56
- Against property
- 91
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 150 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault108
- Fraud194
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment169
- Malicious Damage To Property138
- Steal From Motor Vehicle82
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,118.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 88th
School list
- Bella Vista Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 1,104 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Glenwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 71% · 1,507 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Papilio Early Learning & PreschoolLexington Drivekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
120 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bella Vista Dr At Hindle Tce
- Bella Vista Dr At Orangery Pl
- Bella Vista Dr Opp Archdall Gr
- Norwest Bvd After Lexington Dr
- Reston Grange At Norwest Bvd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
234 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
14 restaurants · 5 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 food courts · 1 bakeries · 7 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 25 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 120 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.6
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.98
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.95
Food & drink(25)
- Zeitoun Lebanese BakeryBakery
Unit E203 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Bowl & BeanCafe
Unit E205 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Cafe McKel'sCafe
- Chef's CaféCafe
Unit F102 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Good Fella CoffeeCafe
- Stage DoorCafe
- Domino'sFast food
Unit C51 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Kolachi GrillFast food
Unit F78A 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- McDonald'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Food court
- Baba ChickenRestaurant
Unit F75 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Fontain VegetarianRestaurant
- George's Gormet PizzeriaRestaurant
- Golden Bowl BBQRestaurant
- My Bella AsianRestaurant
Unit 1 7-9 Irvine Place, Bella Vista
- Pista HouseRestaurant
Unit F116 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Sushi CultureRestaurant
Unit F111A 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Sushi GonRestaurant
Unit 18 1 Circa Boulevarde, Bella Vista
- Thai WaterfrontRestaurant
- Tibetan MomoRestaurant
Unit C50 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Woodfired PizzaRestaurant
- XO RollsRestaurant
Unit E202 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Yue FungRestaurant
Unit F77 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- ZaukRestaurant
Unit F115 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
Shopping(4)
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(1)
- Papilio Early Learning & PreschoolKindergarten
Unit F79 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
Health & services(10)
- Crestwood Family PracticeClinic
Unit 3 29-31 Lexington Drive
- Lexington DentalDentist
Unit D72 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- My Dental TeamDentist
Unit 4 1 Circa Boulevarde, Bella Vista
- Tulip DentalDentist
Unit F126 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Norwest Private HospitalHospital
11 Norbrik Drive
- BV Circa Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Refine Health & Skin ClinicMedical clinic
Unit C69 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Optimal Pharmacy PlusPharmacy
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
1 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista
- Sydney Animal HospitalsVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(21)
- Elite FitnessGym
Unit C49 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- X GymGym
Unit H146 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Clarke ReservePark
- Francesco Crescent ReservePark
- Park (3)
- Rowanbrae ReservePark
- Village GreenPark
- Playground (7)
- Sports centre
- Bella Vista OvalSports field
- Francesco Crescent OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(45)
44 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(51)
- BWSAlcohol
- Acusum Health Natural TherapyAlternative
Unit H148 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Natural Solutions AcupunctureAlternative
Unit 206 33 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Apartment
- WestpacATM
- Bandstand
- AussieBank
Unit C48 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Aurum BathroomwareBathroom Furnishing
Unit B41 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Instincts Skin and BodyBeauty salon
Unit 8 1 Circa Boulevarde, Bella Vista
- Nails 4UBeauty salon
- Bench (13)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bike Shed - Bella Vista Station, Mawson AveBicycle Parking
- Transport for NSWBicycle Parking
- Drinking water (2)
- Transport for NSWDrinking water
- Lindus GroupDry Cleaning
Unit B44 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Flower MerchantsFlorist
- Fountain
- Ideal Office FurnitureFurniture
1-3 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista
- Garden (10)
- Barber LaneHairdresser
Unit F111B 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Barber RepublicHairdresser
- Blunt Unisex SalonHairdresser
Unit F112 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Christiane's Hair DesignHairdresser
Unit 7A 1 Circa Boulevarde, Bella Vista
- Funday Ice Cream PointIce Cream
Unit F78 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Information (2)
- Mohan JewellersJewelry
Unit F112a 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Bella Vista LaunderetteLaundry
Unit 5A 1 Circa Boulevarde, Bella Vista
- Loading Dock
- Massage
Unit 2 1 Circa Boulevarde, Bella Vista
- Hub by TriforceMobile Phone
Unit F113 24-32 Lexington Drive
- Eyedesign eyewearOptometrist
Unit F106 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Parking (23)
- The Hills Shire CouncilParking
- Parking Entrance (13)
- Parking Space (16)
- Hills GroomingPet Grooming
Unit 7 1-3 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista
- OTR Bella VistaPetrol station
Bella Vista
- Lexington PhysioPhysiotherapist
Unit F110 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Picnic Table (3)
- MathnasiumPrep School
Unit F104 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Brilliant Life ServicesPsychotherapist
Unit H149 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Public toilets
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample Collection
Unit F103 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Shelter (6)
- Rentaspace Self StorageStorage Rental
Unit I150 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- National TilesTiles
Unit D71 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Tiles Studio MartTiles
Unit B43 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- Waste Basket
- Norwest General PracticeYes
Unit Suite 5 1 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Clarke ReservePark
- Crestwood Lions ParkPark
- Francesco Crescent ReservePark
- Rowanbrae ReservePark
- Village GreenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 16
- Nearest hospital
- Norwest Private Hospital (0.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Acusum Health Natural TherapyLexington DriveAlternative
- BV Circa Medical CentreDoctor
- Brilliant Life ServicesLexington DrivePsychotherapist
- Crestwood Family PracticeLexington DriveClinic
- Douglass Hanly MoirLexington DriveSample_Collection
- Eyedesign eyewearLexington DriveOptometrist
- Lexington DentalLexington DriveDentist
- Lexington PhysioLexington DrivePhysiotherapist
- My Dental TeamCirca BoulevardeDentist
- Natural Solutions AcupunctureLexington DriveAlternative
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 153
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 17 proposals
July 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading24-32 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Additional Information Requested
- Office Premise; Hours of operation and trading24-32 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)2-6 NORBRIK DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Under Assessment
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia201 14 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 STRANGERS CREEK PLACE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure62 EDGEWATER DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure21-23 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool76 EDGEWATER DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43A Brighton Drive Bella Vista 2153Determined
March 2026
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia207 5 CELEBRATION DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 BRIGHTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure82 EDGEWATER DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses26 BRONZEWING TERRACE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 PINE CRESCENT BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
January 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading24-32 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 EDGEWATER DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- SubdivisionERNESTA PLACE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
2025· 26 proposals
November 2025
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise13-15 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care102 8 ELIZABETH MACARTHUR DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
September 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)17-19 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Outdoor dining - general; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia8 ELIZABETH MACARTHUR DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Transport Infrastructure13-23 MAWSON AVENUE BELLA VISTA 2153Under Assessment
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development13-23 MAWSON AVENUE BELLA VISTA 2153Additional Information Requested
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 ELIZABETH MACARTHUR DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 FLAGSTONE GROVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading127, 14-16 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista 2153Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 ERNESTA PLACE BELLA VISTA 2153Deferred Commencement
- Temporary building, structure or use; Supporting DevelopmentNo 202, 2z Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella VistaDetermined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 KIMBERLEY COURT BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 WIRRABROOK RISE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
June 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Local distribution premise; Hours of operation and trading8 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)6 ADELAIDE GROVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Rainwater tanks18 CEDAR CUTTERS WAY BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation22 ERNESTA PLACE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
April 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia8 ELIZABETH MACARTHUR DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)24 BRIGHTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 COACH HOUSE PLACE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure21-23 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
March 2025
- Business premises; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia20A-20B LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
February 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Health services facility24-32 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)6 ADELAIDE GROVE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 CHARLEMONT TERRACE BELLA VISTA 2153Withdrawn
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise24-32 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Rejected
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 EDMONDSON TERRACE BELLA VISTA 2153Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Bella VistaElizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella VistaSHR
- Pearce Family CemeterySeven Hills Road, Baulkham HillsSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
- Member of Parliament
- Alex HAWKE (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,997
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 53.8%Labor 46.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.3 km away).
Coalition 52.0%Labor 48.0%
1.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Bella VistaLabor 48.3% · Coalition 51.7% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Bella Vista NorthLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Baulkham Hills CityLabor 48.9% · Coalition 51.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Crestwood CentralLabor 46.0% · Coalition 54.0% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Baulkham Hills WestLabor 54.3% · Coalition 45.7% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in The Hills Shire Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.