Bellevue Hill vs Edgecliff — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Bellevue Hill commands a $6.49M premium on median property price over Edgecliff; Bellevue Hill is $85/wk cheaper per week to rent; Bellevue Hill has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Woollahra
Bellevue Hill
2023
Woollahra
Edgecliff
2027
MetricBellevue HillEdgecliff
Median house price$10.70M▲$4.21M
Median unit price$1.75M▲$1.30M
Median weekly rent$965/wk$1050/wk▲
Annual price growth+3.6%+91.3%▲
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode1▲0
Choose Bellevue Hill if...
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter
Bellevue Hill leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Edgecliff if...
You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
Is Bellevue Hill or Edgecliff more expensive?
Bellevue Hill has the higher median house price ($10.70M) compared with $4.21M in Edgecliff.
Which is better for renters — Bellevue Hill or Edgecliff?
Median weekly rent is $965/wk in Bellevue Hill and $1050/wk in Edgecliff, making Bellevue Hill the more affordable rental market.
Is Bellevue Hill or Edgecliff 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 Bellevue Hill vs Edgecliff?
Bellevue Hill has 1 school in the postcode, and Edgecliff has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.