Overall score
Belmore
58.6/100
Kingsgrove
69.0/100
Belmore vs Kingsgrove, NSW suburb comparison
Kingsgrove for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelmoreKingsgrove
Crime rate
Belmore
40.8 / 1k
Kingsgrove
43.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmore
144
Kingsgrove
278
Population
Belmore
13,781
Kingsgrove
12,881
Metric leadBelmore 4Kingsgrove 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKingsgrove
- Best for investmentKingsgrove
- Best for best valueKingsgrove
- Best for best schoolsKingsgrove
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 | Belmore | Kingsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.6/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.3/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 43.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 173 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 278 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 23 |
| Population | 13,781 | 12,881 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belmore is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kingsgrove is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Belmore tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Kingsgrove stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Kingsgrove, while Belmore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.