Belmont vs Wakerley
The verdict
Wakerley rates higher for transport (55 vs 34). Wakerley is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 7.3 km).
Scores
BelmontWakerley
| Belmont | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 70 |
| Transport | 34 | 55 |
| Education | 76 | 76 |
| Liveability | 64 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmont | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,498 | 8,718 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,431 | $2,952 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.2% | 51.6% |
| Born in Australia | 71.6% | 69.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Belmont — · Wakerley —
Property
| Belmont | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | 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) | Data not available | $890 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Belmont | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 934 | 929 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 422 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmont | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belmont · Wakerley
Transport
| Belmont | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Belmont | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 19 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.3 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 13.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 11.2 km |
Population & growth
| Belmont | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,498 | 8,718 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,688 | 8,993 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belmont or Wakerley?
Wakerley has the higher residential safety score (Belmont 65/100 vs Wakerley 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Belmont or Wakerley?
Wakerley has the higher transport score (Belmont 34/100 vs Wakerley 55/100).
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