Belmont South vs Blacksmiths
The verdict
Belmont South is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $1.28M in Blacksmiths. Belmont South rates higher for liveability (58 vs 53). Blacksmiths rates higher for transport (43 vs 29). On the separate residential safety score, Blacksmiths rates higher (36 vs 15/100 in Belmont South).
Scores
| Belmont South | Blacksmiths | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 46 |
| Transport | 29 | 43 |
| Education | 41 | 42 |
| Liveability | 58 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmont South | Blacksmiths | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,053 | 1,881 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,239 | $1,252 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| Born in Australia | 88.6% | 89.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Belmont South Stable · Blacksmiths Stable
Property
| Belmont South | Blacksmiths | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $908K | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $775K | $252K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belmont South | Blacksmiths | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 570 | 372 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 285 | 425 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,330 | 372 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,340 | 6,805 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmont South | Blacksmiths | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belmont South · Blacksmiths
Transport
| Belmont South | Blacksmiths | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.5 km | 12.0 km |
Liveability
| Belmont South | Blacksmiths | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 490 m | 410 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 100.4 km | 98.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Belmont South | Blacksmiths | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,053 | 1,881 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,071 | 1,914 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,090 | 1,947 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belmont South or Blacksmiths?
Blacksmiths has the higher residential safety score (Belmont South 15/100 vs Blacksmiths 36/100).
Which is more affordable, Belmont South or Blacksmiths?
Belmont South is more affordable, with a median house price of $908K versus $1.28M.
Which has better public transport, Belmont South or Blacksmiths?
Blacksmiths has the higher transport score (Belmont South 29/100 vs Blacksmiths 43/100).
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