Belmore vs Lakemba
The verdict
Lakemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.90M 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 | 87 |
| Transport | 90 | 90 |
| 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 | $1.90M | $1.53M |
| Median unit price | $645K | $523K |
| House price YoY | 21.5% | 9.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $940 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 61 |
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 | 491 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,715 | 3,973 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 7 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,011 | 1,000 |
Transport
| Belmore | Lakemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 90 |
| 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 $1.53M versus $1.90M.
Which has better schools, Belmore or Lakemba?
Belmore has a higher average school ICSEA (Belmore 1011 vs Lakemba 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belmore or Lakemba?
Belmore and Lakemba have similar transport scores.
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