Overall score
Belmont
54.1/100
Mackenzie
53.8/100
Belmont vs Mackenzie, QLD Suburb Comparison
Belmont for investment and schools; Mackenzie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelmontMackenzie
Crime rate
Belmont
59.8 / 1k
Mackenzie
54.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont
37
Mackenzie
41
Population
Belmont
4,498
Mackenzie
2,336
Metric leadBelmont 5Mackenzie 42 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Belmont | Mackenzie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 54.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 7 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 41 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 20.6% |
| Population | 4,498 | 2,336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Belmont is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Mackenzie is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Belmont pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community, whereas Mackenzie is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mackenzie, while Belmont 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.