Overall score
Belmont North
47.0/100
Valentine
44.6/100
Belmont North for retirees; Valentine for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belmont North
47.0/100
Valentine
44.6/100
Crime rate
Belmont North
88.0 / 1k
Valentine
88.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont North
105
Valentine
77
Population
Belmont North
6,291
Valentine
5,773
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belmont North | Valentine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.0 / 1k | 88.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 115 | 133 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 23 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Population | 6,291 | 5,773 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Belmont North reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Valentine is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Belmont North pulls ahead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Valentine is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
Belmont North suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Valentine is the stronger match for retirees.
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.