NSW · The Hills Shire Council
Bella Vista, 2153
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Bella Vista is a well-connected established suburb in The Hills Shire with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by community and employment and parks and green space, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- 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)
- 124 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 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 tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 191
- Against the person
- 59
- Against property
- 95
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 142 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,147
- Bella Vista Public SchoolPrimary
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 · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
279 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 STRANGERS CREEK PLACE BELLA VISTA 2153Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure62 EDGEWATER DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Additional Information Requested
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure21-23 LEXINGTON DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool76 EDGEWATER DRIVE BELLA VISTA 2153Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43A Brighton Drive Bella Vista 2153Under Assessment
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 2153Additional Information Requested
- 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
157 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- WestpacATM
- Zeitoun Lebanese BakeryBakery
Unit E203 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista
- 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
- Transport for NSWBicycle Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 16
- Emergency department
- 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Bella VistaElizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella VistaSHR
- Pearce Family CemeterySeven Hills Road, Baulkham HillsSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 61.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 693rd in Australia
- State rank
- 253rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #102 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #181 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 18 Lexington Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Aurum BathroomwareamenitiesUnit B41 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vistabathroom_furnishing
- AussieamenitiesUnit C48 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vistabank
- BV Circa Medical Centreamenitiesdoctors
- BWSamenitiesalcohol
- Baba ChickenamenitiesUnit F75 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vistarestaurant
- Barber LaneamenitiesUnit F111B 24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vistahairdresser
- Barber Republicamenitieshairdresser
- Barina Downs Rd opp Jacqui Cctamenitiesbus_stop
- Bella Vistaamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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