Overall score
Belmont
59.3/100
Kewdale
47.0/100
Belmont for families and schools; Kewdale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belmont
59.3/100
Kewdale
47.0/100
Crime rate
Belmont
1803.2 / 1k
Kewdale
1550.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmont
133
Kewdale
47
Population
Belmont
6,959
Kewdale
7,397
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Put side by side, Belmont is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kewdale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Belmont tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Kewdale stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kewdale, while Belmont remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.