Moving to Belmont WA 6104
What the official numbers say about living in Belmont — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,557 a week.
About 53% of homes are owner-occupied and 45% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Belmont grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,263 → 6,959 people).
Around 59% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Belmont sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Redcliffe, 2.3 km north-east.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 4 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Long Term Parking B Bus Transfer, 2.9 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Barrack Street Jetty, 7.1 km west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 2.8 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 7 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 29 schools · 27 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 34 parks — see them all on the Belmont profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Belmont Primary School 1.1 km · Belmont City College 1.1 km · Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 1.2 km · Cloverdale Primary School 1.3 km · Belmay Primary School 1.3 km · Saint Maria Goretti’s Catholic School 1.5 km · Rivervale Primary School 1.7 km · Redcliffe Primary School 1.9 km
Groceries: Belvidere Supa IGA 750 m · Woolworths 1.7 km · Coles 1.8 km · Aldi 2 km · Belgravia Fine Foods Minimart 2 km · IGA 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Centenary Park 650 m · Smyth Lake Reserve 1.3 km · Miles Park 1.4 km · Faulkner Park 1.4 km · Adachi Park 1.4 km · Norlin Park 1.5 km · Redcliffe Park 1.5 km · Selby Park 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Belmont, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Eurasian Coot · Willie Wagtail · Australian Raven · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Belmont, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont here | 6,959 | — | 5/10 | 4% |
| Ascot | 3,095 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Redcliffe | 5,030 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
| Cloverdale | 8,864 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
| Rivervale | 10,897 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
| Kewdale | 7,397 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Ashfield | 1,395 | — | 5/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Belmont — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Swan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6104 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Belmont profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 45% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,263 people to 6,959. It sits about 7 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Redcliffe station is roughly 2.3 km away. Local government is Belmont council, and the federal seat is Swan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Belmont vs Ascot · Belmont vs Redcliffe.
Nearby guides: Ascot · Redcliffe · Cloverdale · Rivervale · Kewdale · Ashfield.
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