Belmont vs Kewdale
The verdict
Belmont rates higher for liveability (81 vs 58). Belmont is closer to the coast (16.6 km vs 18.5 km).
Scores
BelmontKewdale
| Belmont | Kewdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 62 |
| Transport | 78 | 63 |
| Education | 62 | 64 |
| Liveability | 81 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmont | Kewdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,959 | 7,397 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,557 | $1,597 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.8% | 41.5% |
| Born in Australia | 53.0% | 49.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Belmont Moderate Growth · Kewdale —
Property
| Belmont | Kewdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Belmont | Kewdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 316 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 144 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,006 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmont | Kewdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1,026 |
Transport
| Belmont | Kewdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 77 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Belmont | Kewdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 11 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 18.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.7 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 8.3 km |
Population & growth
| Belmont | Kewdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,959 | 7,397 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,442 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 7,963 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belmont or Kewdale?
Belmont and Kewdale have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Belmont or Kewdale?
Kewdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Belmont 987 vs Kewdale 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belmont or Kewdale?
Belmont has the higher transport score (Belmont 78/100 vs Kewdale 63/100).
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