Overall score
Belmont
51.0/100
Mackenzie
54.3/100
Mackenzie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belmont
51.0/100
Mackenzie
54.3/100
Crime rate
Belmont
38.4 / 1k
Mackenzie
34.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont
36
Mackenzie
39
Population
Belmont
4,498
Mackenzie
2,336
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.
Belmont is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, while Mackenzie is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Belmont pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Mackenzie is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mackenzie, while Belmont remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.