Bella Vista at a glance
Walk score
86
Very walkable
Population
8,384
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Bella Vista.
The postcode for Bella Vista is 2153 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Bella Vista (2153) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Bella Vista has roughly 8,384 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bella Vista scores 86/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bella Vista's population at 8,384, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,384
Median age
40
Family households
92%
Lone person
6%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$740/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
8,384
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
256
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
86
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bella Vista.
Local schools for Bella Vista
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Government School Catchment
Glenwood High School
Bella Vista Public School
Parklea Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bella Vista.
- What is the Bella Vista postcode?
- Bella Vista is in the 2153 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Bella Vista?
- Bella Vista is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2153. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Bella Vista?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $740.
- What schools are in Bella Vista?
- There are 20 schools serving Bella Vista on this page, including Glenwood High School, Bella Vista Public School, Parklea Public School.
- How walkable is Bella Vista?
- Bella Vista has a Walk Score of 86 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bella Vista?
- Bella Vista is close to Glenwood, Crestwood, Kings Langley, Stanhope Gardens, Parklea.
- What is the population of Bella Vista?
- The population of Bella Vista is approximately 8,384 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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