Belmont vs Jewells
The verdict
Belmont is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.08M in Jewells. Jewells rates higher for education (52 vs 47). On the separate residential safety score, Jewells rates higher (100 vs 42/100 in Belmont).
Scores
| Belmont | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 49 |
| Transport | 31 | 31 |
| Education | 47 | 52 |
| Liveability | 67 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmont | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,289 | 2,452 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,280 | $1,732 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 30.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Belmont Stable · Jewells Stable
Property
| Belmont | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $688K | $675K |
| House price YoY | 10.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belmont | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 122 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 41 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 700 | 122 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,040 | 3,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmont | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 1,026 |
Transport
| Belmont | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.2 km | 7.7 km |
Liveability
| Belmont | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 103.3 km | 105.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Belmont | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,289 | 2,452 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,294 | 2,454 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,699 | 2,590 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belmont or Jewells?
Jewells has the higher residential safety score (Belmont 42/100 vs Jewells 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Belmont or Jewells?
Belmont is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Belmont or Jewells?
Jewells has a higher average school ICSEA (Belmont 992 vs Jewells 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belmont or Jewells?
Belmont and Jewells have similar transport scores.
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