Belmont
VIC 3216 · Greater Geelong
15,066 (2021) → 15,294 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 8 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3216 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1042 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
- Clairvaux Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1095
- Roslyn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1053
- Oberon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1024
- Barwon Valley SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1004
- Wangala Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
- Geelong English Language School (interim name)Combined · GovernmentICSEA 884
Nearby (within 10km)
- Saints College - Geelong CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7km
- Christian College Geelong - Junior School – BelmontCombined · Independent · 2km
- Bellaire Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1094
- Grovedale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1009
- Highton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1121
- St Robert's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1099
- Chilwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1139
- Montpellier Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1101
- Christian College Geelong - Middle School – HightonCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1098
- Geelong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1088
- Mandama Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1008
- Geelong Grammar School - Bostock House CampusCombined · Independent · 2.8km
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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, an estimated 179 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Belmont?
Belmont has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1030 (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.