Howrah vs Bellerive
Bellerive scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bellerive (1039) sits above Howrah (1002). Howrah skews owner-occupied (80%), Bellerive runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Howrah and Bellerive side by side
| Measure | Howrah | Bellerive |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,545 | 4,945 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 517 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.6°C | 22.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Bellerive edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1002). Howrah also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Howrah vs Bellerive: common questions
Does Howrah or Bellerive have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bellerive scores 1039 vs 1002 in Howrah. 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.
Which is more walkable, Howrah or Bellerive?
Bellerive scores 52/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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