Belmont vs Kewdale, WA suburb comparison

Belmont for families and schools; Kewdale for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BelmontKewdale

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

Metric leadBelmont 4Kewdale 6across 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.

CategoryBelmontKewdale
Overall score59.3/10047.0/100
Housing (desirability)11.3/10020.4/100
Crime rate1803.2 / 1k1550.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools92
Parks & reserves36
Public transport stops5077
Walkability96.0/10032.0/100
Nearby amenities13347
Population6,9597,397
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/106/10

Comparison summary

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.

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