Bella Vista

NSW 2153 • Greater Sydney

8,384
Population (2021)
$56,212
Median Income
3.80 km²
Area
$740/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbMulticulturalCorporate HubMetro-Connected

About Bella Vista

Bella Vista is a modern, affluent suburb in Sydney's Hills District, located 33 kilometres northwest of the CBD within The Hills Shire. With a population of around 8,400, it is one of the fastest-growing areas in northwestern Sydney. The suburb has a median age of 40, high household incomes, and a remarkably multicultural community, with major Chinese, Indian, and English heritage groups making up a cosmopolitan population.

The suburb is anchored by the Norwest Business Park, home to several multinational corporate headquarters, and offers excellent retail at Norwest Marketown and nearby Castle Towers. Bella Vista Farm Park preserves the area's colonial heritage, while modern parks and playgrounds cater to families. The opening of the Sydney Metro Northwest line has transformed the suburb's connectivity, making it highly attractive to professional families seeking space, good schools, and an easy commute to the city.

Bella Vista falls under postcode 2153 and is governed by The Hills Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kellyville electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2153
Urban Area
Baulkham Hills
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.74°, 150.95°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.80 km²
Elevation
101m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bella Vista Metro Station
0.8 km
10 mins
Kellyville Metro Station
2.2 km
27 mins
Norwest Metro Station
2.5 km
30 mins

Bus Services

  • 613 — Castle Hill via Norwest 15 mins
  • T70 — Parramatta via Seven Hills 35 mins
  • 607X — Macquarie Park via Norwest 25 mins

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
33 km
By Train
40-50 mins (Metro to Chatswood, then T1)
By Bus
55-70 mins
By Car (Peak)
50-75 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 mins

🛣️ Sydney Metro Northwest provides fast, frequent service; Norwest Business Park offers local employment reducing commute needs

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Metro station, business park, and retail centres within reach; suburban street layout requires some driving for daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    1 Circa Boulevarde Bella Vista 2153 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Bella Vista, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista • SHR #00754

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bella Vista by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bella Vista Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bella Vista" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$740
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,400
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
40 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,837
Census 2021
8,384
7.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,784
Income 2021
$56,212
28.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,063
Born Overseas 4,165

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 897
  • 2. China 728
  • 3. Sri Lanka 375
  • 4. Philippines 168
  • 5. England 159
  • 6. Hong Kong 141
  • 7. Malaysia 123
  • 8. Fiji 114
  • 9. South Korea 96
  • 10. Bangladesh 91

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,682
Indian 1,252
English 1,192
Australian 1,104
Irish 358
Scottish 281
Italian 272
Filipino 233
Lebanese 214
Greek 178

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,565
Both parents born in Australia
6,028
Both parents born overseas
611
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.7%
No Religion
23.4%
Hinduism
15.6%
Islam
5.4%
Buddhism
4.5%
Sikhism
4.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
362 (4.3%)
5-14 years
1,189 (14.2%)
15-19 years
573 (6.8%)
20-24 years
603 (7.2%)
25-34 years
810 (9.7%)
35-44 years
1,176 (14.0%)
45-54 years
1,229 (14.7%)
55-64 years
1,240 (14.8%)
65-74 years
848 (10.1%)
75-84 years
279 (3.3%)
85+ years
79 (0.9%)

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