Overall score
Belmont
70.0/100
South Geelong
49.8/100
Belmont vs South Geelong, VIC suburb comparison
Belmont for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelmontSouth Geelong
Crime rate
Belmont
99.6 / 1k
South Geelong
354.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont
551
South Geelong
312
Population
Belmont
15,066
South Geelong
1,014
Metric leadBelmont 9South Geelong 2across 11 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 | South Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.0/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.6 / 1k | 354.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 551 | 312 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 39 |
| Population | 15,066 | 1,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Belmont reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; South Geelong is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Belmont pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas South Geelong is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Belmont, while South Geelong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.