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 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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:
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
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
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
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.
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.