Belmont vs Chandler, QLD suburb comparison

Belmont for schools; Chandler for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BelmontChandler

Overall score

Belmont

51.0/100

Chandler

50.5/100

Crime rate

Belmont

38.4 / 1k

Chandler

58.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Belmont

36

Chandler

34

Population

Belmont

4,498

Chandler

1,475

Metric leadBelmont 6Chandler 12 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryBelmontChandler
Overall score51.0/10050.5/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate38.4 / 1k58.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves24
Public transport stops1713
Walkability25.5/10019.5/100
Nearby amenities3634
Population4,4981,475
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Belmont is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, and Chandler is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.

Belmont tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Chandler stands out for parks and reserves and overall desirability.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Chandler, while Belmont remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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