Belfield vs Belmore
The verdict
Belmore is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.90M versus $2.16M in Belfield. Belmore rates higher for transport (90 vs 82). Belmore is closer to the coast (7.7 km vs 8.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Belfield rates higher (82 vs 74/100 in Belmore).
Scores
| Belfield | Belmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 85 |
| Transport | 82 | 90 |
| Education | 67 | 65 |
| Liveability | 95 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belfield | Belmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,555 | 13,781 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,727 | $1,456 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 39.5% |
| Born in Australia | 57.4% | 44.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Belfield Moderate Growth · Belmore Moderate Growth
Property
| Belfield | Belmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.16M | $1.90M |
| Median unit price | $932K | $645K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $935 | $940 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 65 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belfield | Belmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 76 | 58 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | 167 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 381 | 551 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,700 | 3,715 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belfield | Belmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belfield · Belmore
Transport
| Belfield | Belmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 210 m |
Liveability
| Belfield | Belmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 8 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.7 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 830 m |
Population & growth
| Belfield | Belmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,555 | 13,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,812 | 14,321 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,450 | 15,663 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belfield or Belmore?
Belfield has the higher residential safety score (Belfield 82/100 vs Belmore 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Belfield or Belmore?
Belmore is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.90M versus $2.16M.
Which has better schools, Belfield or Belmore?
Belfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Belfield 1036 vs Belmore 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belfield or Belmore?
Belmore has the higher transport score (Belfield 82/100 vs Belmore 90/100).
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