Overall score
Belmont South
32.6/100
Pelican
26.2/100
Belmont South vs Pelican, NSW suburb comparison
Belmont South for beach lifestyle and investment; Pelican for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belmont SouthPelican
Crime rate
Belmont South
87.8 / 1k
Pelican
56.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont South
38
Pelican
26
Population
Belmont South
1,053
Pelican
874
Metric leadBelmont South 4Pelican 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPelican
- Best for familiesPelican
- Best for beach lifestyleBelmont South
- Best for investmentBelmont South
- Best for best valueBelmont South
- Best for best schoolsPelican
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 | Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.6/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.8 / 1k | 56.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 1,053 | 874 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Belmont South is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Pelican is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Where Belmont South is shaped by the coast, Pelican offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Belmont South is stronger for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities; Pelican answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Belmont South sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Pelican.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and investors may find Belmont South the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Pelican.