Overall score
Belmore River
34.1/100
Hat Head
37.5/100
Belmore River vs Hat Head, NSW Suburb Comparison
Belmore River for value and schools; Hat Head for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belmore RiverHat Head
Crime rate
Belmore River
162.7 / 1k
Hat Head
163.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belmore River
1
Hat Head
8
Population
Belmore River
268
Hat Head
365
Metric leadBelmore River 4Hat Head 43 tiedacross 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 familiesHat Head
- Best for investmentHat Head
- Best for best valueBelmore River
- Best for best schoolsBelmore River
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 River | Hat Head |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 162.7 / 1k | 163.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 4 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 268 | 365 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Belmore River reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Hat Head is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Belmore River is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Hat Head answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community.
Belmore River suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Hat Head is the stronger match for investors.
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.