Overall score
Belmont
70.0/100
Breakwater
40.5/100
Belmont vs Breakwater, VIC suburb comparison
Belmont for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelmontBreakwater
Crime rate
Belmont
99.6 / 1k
Breakwater
204.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont
551
Breakwater
45
Population
Belmont
15,066
Breakwater
1,060
Metric leadBelmont 8Breakwater 2across 10 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 | Breakwater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.0/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.6 / 1k | 204.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | — |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 551 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 35 |
| Population | 15,066 | 1,060 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belmont is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Breakwater is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Belmont pulls ahead on schools and education options and public transport access, whereas Breakwater is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Belmont sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Breakwater.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Belmont, while Breakwater remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.