Overall score
Belmont North
47.0/100
Belmont South
35.2/100
Belmont North vs Belmont South, NSW Suburb Comparison
Belmont North for retirees and families; Belmont South for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belmont NorthBelmont South
Crime rate
Belmont North
88.0 / 1k
Belmont South
87.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont North
105
Belmont South
44
Population
Belmont North
6,291
Belmont South
1,053
Metric leadBelmont North 8Belmont South 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBelmont North
- Best for familiesBelmont North
- Best for beach lifestyleBelmont South
- Best for investmentBelmont South
- Best for best schoolsBelmont North
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 | Belmont North | Belmont South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.0 / 1k | 87.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 115 | 25 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 5 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Population | 6,291 | 1,053 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Belmont North reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Belmont South is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Belmont South is shaped by the coast, Belmont North offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Belmont North is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Belmont South answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Belmont North if you are weighing retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Belmont South for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.