Lower Belford vs Scotts Flat
The verdict
Lower Belford rates higher for education (37 vs 17). Lower Belford is closer to the coast (55.2 km vs 60.4 km).
Scores
Lower BelfordScotts Flat
| Lower Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 18 |
| Transport | 13 | 15 |
| Education | 37 | 17 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 407 | 43 |
| Median age | 46 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,374 | $1,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.1% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 90.9% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Lower Belford High Growth · Scotts Flat Stable
Property
| Lower Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.82M | 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) | $710 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 83 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lower Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 246 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,474 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lower Belford · Scotts Flat
Transport
| Lower Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 13 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.3 km | 8.3 km |
Liveability
| Lower Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.2 km | 60.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 139.6 km | 141.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.2 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Belford | Scotts Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 407 | 43 |
| Estimated 2025 | 522 | 44 |
| Projected 2041 | 759 | 46 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.42% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lower Belford or Scotts Flat?
Scotts Flat has the higher transport score (Lower Belford 13/100 vs Scotts Flat 15/100).
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