Overall score
Belmont
70.0/100
Newtown
73.6/100
Belmont vs Newtown, VIC suburb comparison
Belmont for investment and value; Newtown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelmontNewtown
Crime rate
Belmont
99.6 / 1k
Newtown
—
Nearby amenities
Belmont
551
Newtown
721
Population
Belmont
15,066
Newtown
10,445
Metric leadBelmont 4Newtown 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)
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 | Newtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.0/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.6 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 551 | 721 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 210 |
| Population | 15,066 | 10,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belmont is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Newtown is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Belmont is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Newtown answers with schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities. Belmont generally means more mid-market housing value, while Newtown leans toward more sought-after housing.
Belmont suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Newtown is the stronger match for retirees and families.