Suburb comparison
Bella Vista vs Norwest: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Bella Vista commands a $647K premium on median property price over Norwest. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Hills Shire
Bella Vista
2153
Hills Shire
Norwest
2153
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bella Vista | Norwest |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Bella Vista leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 8.4% | 8.4% |
FAMILYFamily | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 10 | 10 |
FINANCEFinance Bella Vista leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B(0) |
| Median house price | $2.44M | $1.79M |
| Median unit price | $1.09M | $930K |
| Median weekly rent | $790/wk | $790/wk |
| Annual price growth | +1.6%▲ | -8.2% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 13 | 13 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Bella Vista if...
- Bella Vista leads on Safety, Finance
Choose Norwest if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
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Common questions
- Is Bella Vista or Norwest more expensive?
- Bella Vista has the higher median house price ($2.44M) compared with $1.79M in Norwest.
- Which is better for renters — Bella Vista or Norwest?
- Median weekly rent is $790/wk in Bella Vista and $790/wk in Norwest, making Norwest the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bella Vista or Norwest at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Bella Vista vs Norwest?
- Bella Vista has 10 schools in the postcode, and Norwest has 10. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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