Belmore vs Lakemba
The verdict
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.75M in Belmore. Lakemba rates higher for education (74 vs 65). Belmore is closer to the coast (7.7 km vs 8.7 km).
Scores
BelmoreLakemba
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 86 |
| Transport | 90 | 89 |
| Education | 65 | 74 |
| Liveability | 97 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,781 | 17,092 |
| Median age | 38 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,456 | $1,227 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.5% | 51.2% |
| Born in Australia | 44.0% | 32.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Growth: Belmore Moderate Growth · Lakemba Moderate Growth
Property
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.75M | $1.54M |
| Median unit price | $611K | $511K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 58 | 76 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 167 | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 551 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,201 | 4,470 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 7 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 1,008 |
Transport
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 210 m | 130 m |
Liveability
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 18 |
| Parks | 13 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.0 km | 13.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 830 m | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,781 | 17,092 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,321 | 17,612 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,663 | 19,278 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belmore or Lakemba?
Lakemba has the higher residential safety score (Belmore 74/100 vs Lakemba 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Belmore or Lakemba?
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.75M.
Which has better schools, Belmore or Lakemba?
Belmore and Lakemba have similar average school ICSEA scores (1008 and 1008).
Which has better public transport, Belmore or Lakemba?
Belmore has the higher transport score (Belmore 90/100 vs Lakemba 89/100).
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