Belmont vs South Geelong
The verdict
South Geelong rates higher for transport (87 vs 57). South Geelong is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 4.2 km).
Scores
BelmontSouth Geelong
| Belmont | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 85 |
| Transport | 57 | 87 |
| Education | 68 | 70 |
| Liveability | 91 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmont | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,066 | 1,014 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,517 | $1,642 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.8% | 48.9% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Belmont High Growth · South Geelong High Growth
Property
| Belmont | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $926K |
| Median unit price | $535K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.1% |
| 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 | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 285 | 690 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 239 | 1,677 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 312 | 394 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,832 | 21,795 |
South Geelong is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmont | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 0 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Belmont · South Geelong
Transport
| Belmont | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 12 |
| 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 | 920 m |
Liveability
| Belmont | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 7 |
| Parks | 17 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 37 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 73 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.8 km | 65.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Belmont | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,066 | 1,014 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,294 | 1,031 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,481 | 1,513 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Belmont or South Geelong?
South Geelong has the higher transport score (Belmont 57/100 vs South Geelong 87/100).
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