Belmont vs Floraville
The verdict
Belmont is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.26M in Floraville. Floraville rates higher for education (54 vs 47). Belmont is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 3.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Floraville rates higher (93 vs 42/100 in Belmont).
Scores
| Belmont | Floraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 53 |
| Transport | 31 | 34 |
| Education | 47 | 54 |
| Liveability | 67 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmont | Floraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,289 | 1,814 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,280 | $2,128 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 89.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Belmont Stable · Floraville Stable
Property
| Belmont | Floraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $688K | $711K |
| House price YoY | 10.7% | 1.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belmont | Floraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 700 | 55 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,040 | 1,985 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmont | Floraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 1,026 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belmont · Floraville
Transport
| Belmont | Floraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.2 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| Belmont | Floraville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 103.3 km | 104.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Belmont | Floraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,289 | 1,814 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,294 | 1,815 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,699 | 1,916 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.01% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belmont or Floraville?
Floraville has the higher residential safety score (Belmont 42/100 vs Floraville 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Belmont or Floraville?
Belmont is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.26M.
Which has better schools, Belmont or Floraville?
Floraville has a higher average school ICSEA (Belmont 992 vs Floraville 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belmont or Floraville?
Floraville has the higher transport score (Belmont 31/100 vs Floraville 34/100).
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