Side by sideSuburb comparison

Heidelberg West vs Bellfield.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bellfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bellfield (1098) sits above Heidelberg West (1084).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Bellfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1084).

Common questionsHeidelberg West vs Bellfield

Common questions

Does Heidelberg West or Bellfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bellfield scores 1098 vs 1084 in Heidelberg West. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Heidelberg West
Metric
Bellfield

Price & Market

$750,000
Median house
$752,500
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$600/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$351/wk
$530/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
42.0%
Owner occupied
54.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
80
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
5,252
Population
14,003
35
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1084
Avg ICSEA
1098

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).