Belmont North vs Belmont
The verdict
Belmont North is more affordable, with a median house price of $987K versus $1.04M in Belmont. Belmont North rates higher for transport (46 vs 31). Belmont is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 2.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Belmont North rates higher (65 vs 42/100 in Belmont).
Scores
| Belmont North | Belmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 48 |
| Transport | 46 | 31 |
| Education | 47 | 47 |
| Liveability | 69 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmont North | Belmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,291 | 7,289 |
| Median age | 40 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,739 | $1,280 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 28.0% |
| Born in Australia | 89.1% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Belmont North Stable · Belmont Stable
Property
| Belmont North | Belmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $987K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $694K | $688K |
| House price YoY | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belmont North | Belmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 42 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 175 | 384 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 175 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 509 | 700 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,594 | 8,040 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmont North | Belmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belmont North · Belmont
Transport
| Belmont North | Belmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Belmont North | Belmont | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 11 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.5 km | 103.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Belmont North | Belmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,291 | 7,289 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,296 | 7,294 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,645 | 7,699 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belmont North or Belmont?
Belmont North has the higher residential safety score (Belmont North 65/100 vs Belmont 42/100).
Which is more affordable, Belmont North or Belmont?
Belmont North is more affordable, with a median house price of $987K versus $1.04M.
Which has better schools, Belmont North or Belmont?
Belmont North has a higher average school ICSEA (Belmont North 1019 vs Belmont 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belmont North or Belmont?
Belmont North has the higher transport score (Belmont North 46/100 vs Belmont 31/100).
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