Belmont vs Highton
The verdict
Belmont rates higher for transport (57 vs 50). Highton rates higher for education (73 vs 68). Belmont is closer to the coast (4.2 km vs 5.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Highton rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Belmont).
Scores
BelmontHighton
| Belmont | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 69 |
| Transport | 57 | 50 |
| Education | 68 | 73 |
| Liveability | 91 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmont | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,066 | 20,736 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,517 | $2,054 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.8% | 51.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Belmont High Growth · Highton High Growth
Property
| Belmont | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $899K |
| Median unit price | $535K | $521K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Belmont | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 285 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 239 | 101 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 312 | 193 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,832 | 2,040 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmont | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 5 |
| Government | 6 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,098 |
Transport
| Belmont | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Belmont | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 8 |
| Parks | 17 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 37 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 73 | 398 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.8 km | 69.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Belmont | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,066 | 20,736 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,294 | 22,202 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,481 | 30,941 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belmont or Highton?
Highton has the higher residential safety score (Belmont 84/100 vs Highton 100/100).
Which has better schools, Belmont or Highton?
Highton has a higher average school ICSEA (Belmont 1047 vs Highton 1098; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belmont or Highton?
Belmont has the higher transport score (Belmont 57/100 vs Highton 50/100).
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