Belmont South
NSW 2280 · Lake Macquarie
1,053 (2021) → 1,071 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 South is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2280, about 100km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $908K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 30/100, and is right by the coast. Belmont South has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 15/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2280 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.52%), England (1.14%), Scotland (0.76%), India (0.66%), Ireland (0.66%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.66%), Samoan (0.66%), Khmer (0.47%), Indonesian (0.47%), Thai (0.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 March 2026
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 990 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Marks Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 935
- St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1048
- Blacksmiths Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1004
- Belmont Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 956
- Pelican Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 981
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 973
- Belmont Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1091
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 946
- Swansea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 923
- Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1026
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1065
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1026
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont South
Is Belmont South safe?
Belmont South has a residential safety score of 15/100, 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 11,396 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Belmont South?
In Belmont South, the median house price is $908K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Belmont South from Sydney CBD?
Belmont South is about 100.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Belmont South?
Belmont South has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Belmont South?
Belmont South has a transport score of 30/100 and 12 bus stops.