Overall score
Belfield
53.7/100
Clemton Park
37.7/100
Belfield vs Clemton Park, NSW suburb comparison
Belfield for retirees and investment; Clemton Park for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelfieldClemton Park
Crime rate
Belfield
29.0 / 1k
Clemton Park
23.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belfield
81
Clemton Park
9
Population
Belfield
6,555
Clemton Park
1,676
Metric leadBelfield 8Clemton Park 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBelfield
- Best for familiesClemton Park
- Best for investmentBelfield
- Best for best valueBelfield
- Best for best schoolsClemton Park
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belfield | Clemton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 23.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 2 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 25 |
| Population | 6,555 | 1,676 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Belfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Clemton Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Belfield pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Clemton Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Belfield, while Clemton Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.