Overall score
Belmont North
47.0/100
Windale
33.3/100
Belmont North for families and schools; Windale for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belmont North
47.0/100
Windale
33.3/100
Crime rate
Belmont North
88.0 / 1k
Windale
177.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont North
105
Windale
84
Population
Belmont North
6,291
Windale
3,421
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 | Windale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.0 / 1k | 177.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 115 | 83 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 5 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Population | 6,291 | 3,421 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Belmont North is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Windale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Belmont North pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Windale is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools may find Belmont North the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Windale.
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.