Overall score
Belmont
49.0/100
Floraville
31.6/100
Belmont vs Floraville, NSW suburb comparison
Belmont for beach lifestyle and value; Floraville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelmontFloraville
Crime rate
Belmont
87.9 / 1k
Floraville
88.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont
73
Floraville
18
Population
Belmont
7,289
Floraville
1,814
Metric leadBelmont 8Floraville 2across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFloraville
- Best for familiesFloraville
- Best for beach lifestyleBelmont
- Best for best valueBelmont
- Best for best schoolsFloraville
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 | Floraville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.9 / 1k | 88.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 121 | 20 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 7 |
| Population | 7,289 | 1,814 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belmont is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Floraville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Belmont leans into coastal living, while Floraville feels more inland and suburban in character.
Belmont tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Floraville stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Belmont suits families and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Floraville is the stronger match for retirees.