Overall score
Belmont South
35.2/100
Blacksmiths
39.7/100
Belmont South vs Blacksmiths, NSW Suburb Comparison
Belmont South for investment and value; Blacksmiths for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belmont SouthBlacksmiths
Crime rate
Belmont South
87.8 / 1k
Blacksmiths
55.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont South
44
Blacksmiths
74
Population
Belmont South
1,053
Blacksmiths
1,881
Metric leadBelmont South 3Blacksmiths 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlacksmiths
- Best for familiesBlacksmiths
- Best for beach lifestyleBlacksmiths
- Best for investmentBelmont South
- Best for best valueBelmont South
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 South | Blacksmiths |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.3/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.8 / 1k | 55.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 47 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 18 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Population | 1,053 | 1,881 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Belmont South is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Blacksmiths is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Belmont South tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Blacksmiths stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Blacksmiths, while Belmont South 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.