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Bella Vista 2153 suburb insights

Postcode 2153 covers Bella Vista, a residential suburb within the Hills Shire local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Bella Vista across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Bella Vista?

Can I afford Bella Vista?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Bella Vista? Based on the suburb median of $2,436,500 (houses) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$12,027/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
78.9%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,949,200 loan
20% deposit ($487,300)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 79% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Bella Vista78.9%
Sydney median income134.1%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Bella Vista?

Rental market in Bella Vista

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 83 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$700per week
Sep 2025 · 83 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $560 per week (46 bonds)Mar 23: $580 per week (68 bonds)Jun 23: $668 per week (76 bonds)Sep 23: $630 per week (76 bonds)Dec 23: $630 per week (73 bonds)Mar 24: $638 per week (86 bonds)Jun 24: $660 per week (81 bonds)Sep 24: $700 per week (81 bonds)Dec 24: $635 per week (64 bonds)Mar 25: $650 per week (68 bonds)Jun 25: $720 per week (93 bonds)Sep 25: $700 per week (83 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Castle Hill2154
$780$80
3.5 km away
Seven Hills2147
$615$85
3.5 km away
Northmead2152
$600$100
3.7 km away
Stanhope Gardens2768
$790$90
4.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Bella Vista Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Bella Vista

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:13 AEST
Parramatta North station · 5.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.2pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Parramatta North station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Bella Vista change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2153

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2153. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Bella Vista change?

Investor activity in Bella Vista

2153 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Bella Vista with another suburb

Also in Hills Shire

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hills Shire postcodes, or explore the full Hills Shire suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2153?
Bella Vista is the primary suburb with postcode 2153 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Bella Vista is the main locality.
Which local government area is Bella Vista in?
Bella Vista (2153) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Bella Vista?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Bella Vista (2153) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Bella Vista flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Bella Vista. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Bella Vista?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Bella Vista (2153), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Bella Vista (2153) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Bella Vista (2153). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Bella Vista changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Bella Vista (2153) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Bella Vista in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Bella Vista 2153: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Hills Shire suburb index to compare nearby options.