Belmont
NSW 2280 · Lake Macquarie
7,289 (2021) → 7,294 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Belmont is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2280, about 103km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.04M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 31/100, and is right by the coast. Belmont has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 42/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.58%), New Zealand (1.03%), India (0.55%), Philippines (0.52%), South Africa (0.47%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.29%), Cantonese (0.25%), Punjabi (0.25%), Mandarin (0.23%), Spanish (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1051
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 968
- Belmont Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 959
Nearby (within 10km)
- Belmont Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1078
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 951
- Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1028
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1022
- Valentine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1078
- Marks Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 924
- Redhead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1097
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 825
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 845
- Blacksmiths Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 991
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 946
- Eleebana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1104
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont
Is Belmont safe?
Belmont has a residential safety score of 42/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 19,097 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Belmont?
In Belmont, the median house price is $1.04M and the median unit price is $638K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Belmont from Sydney CBD?
Belmont is about 103.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Belmont?
Belmont has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 993 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Belmont?
Belmont has a transport score of 31/100 and 63 bus stops.