Overall score
Belmont
55.4/100
Newtown
64.8/100
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
557
Newtown
726
Population
Belmont
15,066
Newtown
10,445
Metric leadBelmont 4Newtown 53 tiedacross 12 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 | 55.4/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.6 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 557 | 726 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 210 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| 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, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook; Newtown answers with schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. Belmont generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, 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.
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.