Belmont South vs Blacksmiths, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Belmont South | Blacksmiths |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.7/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.6/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.6 / 1k | 66.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 47 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 9 |
| Population | 1,053 | 1,881 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlacksmiths
- Best for familiesBlacksmiths
- Best for beach lifestyleBlacksmiths
- Best for best schoolsBlacksmiths
Comparison summary
Belmont South and Blacksmiths offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blacksmiths leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blacksmiths; Housing (desirability) favours Belmont South; Crime rate favours Blacksmiths. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blacksmiths, Families → Blacksmiths, Beach lifestyle → Blacksmiths, Best schools → Blacksmiths.