Belford vs Scotts Flat
The verdict
Belford rates higher for education (40 vs 17). Belford is closer to the coast (53.1 km vs 60.4 km).
Scores
BelfordScotts Flat
| Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 18 |
| Transport | 18 | 15 |
| Education | 40 | 17 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 176 | 43 |
| Median age | 44 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,833 | $1,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Belford High Growth · Scotts Flat Stable
Property
| Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $705 | $645 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,705 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,136 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,682 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Belford · Scotts Flat
Transport
| Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 8.3 km |
Liveability
| Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 53.1 km | 60.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 134.1 km | 141.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.9 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 176 | 43 |
| Estimated 2025 | 226 | 44 |
| Projected 2041 | 328 | 46 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.45% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Belford or Scotts Flat?
Belford has the higher transport score (Belford 18/100 vs Scotts Flat 15/100).
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