SuburbCheck

Belmont

VIC 3216 · Greater Geelong

15,066 (2021) → 15,294 est. (2025) · High Growth

72
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

15,066
Population
$535K
Median unit (2024)
84
Safety score
57
Transport score

Belmont is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3216, about 68km from Melbourne CBD. With a median unit price of $535K, Belmont is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Belmont has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.

67.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
4.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

15,066
Population
37
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,517
vs NSW median-18.0%
Bachelor degree or higher44.8%
Born in Australia79.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,821 / 53 / 1,126

Top countries of birth: India (2.84%), England (2.48%), New Zealand (1.14%), China (0.89%), Scotland (0.6%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.1%), Italian (0.68%), Hindi (0.67%), Malayalam (0.52%), Spanish (0.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Data not available
Median house (2024)
$535K-8.7%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

84
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

43
Break & enter dwelling285/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
36
Motor vehicle theft239/100k
47
Domestic assault312/100k
5
Robbery33/100k
58
Non-domestic assault385/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 728 (all categories, latest year)4,832 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

75

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

81
Within 10km7 in suburb
6
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1042 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1098
  • Clairvaux Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1087
  • Roslyn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1083
  • Belmont High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1043
  • Oberon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
  • Barwon Valley SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1000
  • Wangala Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre - Geelong CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7km
  • Bellaire Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1091
  • Christian College Geelong - Junior School – BelmontCombined · Independent · 2km
  • Grovedale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 998
  • Highton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1110
  • St Robert's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1111
  • Chilwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1132
  • Montpellier Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1097
  • Christian College Geelong - Middle School – HightonCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1095
  • Geelong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1086
  • Mandama Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1018
  • Geelong Grammar School - Bostock House CampusCombined · Independent · 2.8km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

57
62Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMarshall Railway (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.8°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
540mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

148 in suburbSupermarkets
3223 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2817 in suburbParks
4237 in suburbPlaygrounds
26773 in suburbPools
345 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
147 in suburbGPs
73 in suburbPharmacies
124 in suburbChildcare
41 in suburbLibraries
260100 in suburbSports fields
5Vets
Nearest beachEastern Beach (4.2 km)
Nearest hospitalSt John of God Geelong Hospital (3.2 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportAvalon (19.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

67

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

34
Gyms
22
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
260
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

19

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

28
Parks
0
Nature reserves
11
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

28

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

32

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.33

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

57

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

6
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
7
OSHC
Total services14
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 13 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.93

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.38%
Projected population 204122,481
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Geelong

South Geelong$882K87transportMarshall$675K89transportNewtown (Greater Geelong)Data not available59transportGrovedale$628K62transportHighton$868K50transportBreakwaterData not available53transport

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Frequently asked questions about Belmont

Is Belmont safe?

Belmont has a residential safety score of 84/100, 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 4,832 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Belmont?

In Belmont, the .

How far is Belmont from Melbourne CBD?

Belmont is about 67.8 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Belmont?

Belmont has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1047 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Belmont?

Belmont has a transport score of 57/100 and 62 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.