Suburb comparison
Bellevue Hill vs Vaucluse — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Bellevue Hill commands a $2.58M premium on median property price over Vaucluse; Vaucluse 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
Vaucluse
2030
Choose Bellevue Hill if...
- Bellevue Hill leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Vaucluse if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Bellevue Hill or Vaucluse more expensive?
- Bellevue Hill has the higher median house price ($10.70M) compared with $8.13M in Vaucluse.
- Which is better for renters — Bellevue Hill or Vaucluse?
- Median weekly rent is $965/wk in Bellevue Hill and $950/wk in Vaucluse, making Vaucluse the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bellevue Hill or Vaucluse 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 Vaucluse?
- Bellevue Hill has 1 school in the postcode, and Vaucluse has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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