Belfield vs Lakemba
The verdict
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $2.16M in Belfield. Lakemba rates higher for transport (90 vs 82). Lakemba has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 47 min). On the separate residential safety score, Belfield rates higher (82 vs 75/100 in Lakemba).
Scores
| Belfield | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 87 |
| Transport | 82 | 90 |
| Education | 67 | 74 |
| Liveability | 95 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belfield | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,555 | 17,092 |
| Median age | 40 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,727 | $1,227 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 51.2% |
| Born in Australia | 57.4% | 32.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Belfield Moderate Growth · Lakemba Moderate Growth
Property
| Belfield | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.16M | $1.53M |
| Median unit price | $932K | $523K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | 9.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $935 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 65 | 61 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belfield | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 76 | 76 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 381 | 491 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,700 | 3,973 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belfield | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belfield · Lakemba
Transport
| Belfield | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 130 m |
Liveability
| Belfield | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 18 |
| Parks | 8 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.7 km | 13.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Belfield | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,555 | 17,092 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,812 | 17,612 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,450 | 19,278 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belfield or Lakemba?
Belfield has the higher residential safety score (Belfield 82/100 vs Lakemba 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Belfield or Lakemba?
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $2.16M.
Which has better schools, Belfield or Lakemba?
Belfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Belfield 1036 vs Lakemba 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belfield or Lakemba?
Lakemba has the higher transport score (Belfield 82/100 vs Lakemba 90/100).
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