Moving to Bella Vista NSW 2153
What the official numbers say about living in Bella Vista — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $740 a week, against a median household income of $3,518 a week.
About 86% of homes are owner-occupied and 13% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bella Vista grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,358 → 8,384 people).
Around 92% of households are families, averaging 3.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, China, Sri Lanka; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bella Vista sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (44% of workers), while 52% work from home.
Nearest train station: Seven Hills, 4.2 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Norwest, 1 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Oakes Road M2 Bus Station, 8.4 km east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 21 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 28 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 56 schools · 29 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 55 parks — see them all on the Bella Vista profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hillsong Leadership college 800 m · Bella Vista Public School 1.4 km · Anglican Technical College Western Sydney 1.4 km · The Swot Shop 1.5 km · Glenwood High School 1.8 km · Crestwood Primary School 2 km · Crestwood High School 2.1 km · Vardys Road Public School 2.3 km
Groceries: Woolworths 850 m · Coles 1.1 km · Woolworths 2.5 km · Coles 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Rowanbrae Reserve 550 m · Village Green 750 m · Strangers Creek Park 1.1 km · Fairway Drive Reserve 1.2 km · Evesham Court Reserve 1.2 km · Clarke Reserve 1.2 km · Francesco Crescent Reserve 1.3 km · Laing Reserve 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bella Vista, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Common Myna · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bella Vista, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista here | 8,384 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Norwest | 4,688 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Glenwood | 15,829 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Kings Langley | 9,354 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Baulkham Hills | 37,415 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Lalor Park | 7,834 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Kellyville | 27,011 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be The Hills Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mitchell — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2153 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bella Vista profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $740 a week, and about 13% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 7,358 people to 8,384. It sits about 28 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Seven Hills station is roughly 4.2 km away. Local government is The Hills Shire council, and the federal seat is Mitchell.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bella Vista vs Norwest · Bella Vista vs Glenwood.
Nearby guides: Norwest · Glenwood · Kings Langley · Baulkham Hills · Lalor Park · Kellyville.
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