Overall score
Belmont
54.1/100
Chandler
58.1/100
Belmont for families and investment; Chandler for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belmont
54.1/100
Chandler
58.1/100
Crime rate
Belmont
59.8 / 1k
Chandler
99.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont
37
Chandler
37
Population
Belmont
4,498
Chandler
1,475
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 | Chandler |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 99.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 13 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 37 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Population | 4,498 | 1,475 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Belmont is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Chandler is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Belmont tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, while Chandler stands out for parks and reserves.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Belmont, while Chandler remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.