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Bella Vista vs Glenwood

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Bella Vista scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Bella VistaGlenwood
Active6039
Safety5279
Wealth9686
Value7694
Parks2034
Cafés6613
Transit4527
Green space4674
Active & healthy4144
Schools nearby (OSM)1245
Median rent$740/wk $590/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,950,000$1,728,000
House sales this quarter10950
Population8,38415,829
Full profile Bella Vista in full Glenwood in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Bella Vista safer than Glenwood?

Glenwood scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bella Vista or Glenwood?

Glenwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,728,000 vs $1,950,000).

Should I live in Bella Vista or Glenwood?

Bella Vista scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bella Vista or Glenwood.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →