Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Bella Vista scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Bella Vista | Norwest | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 60 | 86 |
| Safety | 52 | 40 |
| Wealth | 96 | 46 |
| Value | 76 | 20 |
| Parks | 20 | 74 |
| Cafés | 66 | 40 |
| Transit | 45 | 44 |
| Green space | 46 | 38 |
| Active & healthy | 41 | 47 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 12 | 51 |
| Median rent | $740/wk | $579/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,950,000 | $1,950,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 109 | 109 |
| Population | 8,384 | 4,688 |
| Full profile | Bella Vista in full | Norwest 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.
Bella Vista scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Bella Vista and Norwest have the same median house price.
Bella Vista scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bella Vista or Norwest.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →