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Belmont South NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Belmont South, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Belmont South NSW is 1,053 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Belmont South is $643 per week ($33,436 per year). Median rent in Belmont South is $273 per week ($1,183 per month). Belmont South has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Belmont South has a population density of 413.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Belmont South is Indonesia. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belmont South is $1,835.

There were 36 recorded offences in Belmont South in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

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Belmont South Population

residents (Census 2021)

Belmont South Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$643/wk

$33,436 per year

#6382 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$273/wk

$1,183 per month

#5644 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,835/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Belmont South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (513) Female 51.5% (544)

Population Density

413.8

people per km²

1,053 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,478

Family income/wk

Belmont South Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Belmont South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.4% 143 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.6% 125 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Belmont South Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

Indonesia

1.3%

England

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Belmont South Religion

No Religion

44.0%

Anglican

20.2%

Catholic

19.4%

Not stated

5.8%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Belmont South Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Belmont South Languages Spoken at Home

Samoan

40.0%

Afrikaans

30.0%

Other

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Belmont South Employment

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Employed full-time

27.6% 235 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.1% 188 people

🔍

Unemployed

5.2% 44 people

🏠

Not in labour force

45.1% 383 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Belmont South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Postgraduate Degree

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Belmont South Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.4%

Community & Personal Service

19.6%

Professionals

18.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Managers

8.7%

Labourers

8.4%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Belmont South Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Engineering

16.8%

Health

13.5%

Architecture & Building

12.8%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Education

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Belmont South Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Belmont South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Belmont South Marital Status

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Married

38.6% 352

↔️

Separated

4.2% 38

📋

Divorced

12.7% 116

🕊️

Widowed

5.3% 48

👤

Never married

39.3% 359

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Belmont South Ancestry

Australian

33.4%

English

32.5%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

8.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.5%

Other

3.7%

German

2.0%

Italian

1.5%

Dutch

0.7%

New Zealander

0.7%

Polish

0.7%

Welsh

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Belmont South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.2%

Secondary — Government

23.3%

Vocational Education

17.8%

Secondary — Catholic

11.0%

Pre-school

10.4%

Primary — Catholic

4.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Belmont South Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.8% 158

✅

No need for assistance

92.2% 1,865

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Belmont South Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.1% 80

—

Not a volunteer

90.9% 799

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Belmont South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.1%

$300-$449/mo

6.2%

$450-$599/mo

3.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.1%

$800-$999/mo

4.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Belmont South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.9%

Did not go to work

18.9%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Walked only

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Belmont South Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.0%

1 vehicle

39.1%

2 vehicles

33.0%

3 vehicles

15.3%

4+ vehicles

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Belmont South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.7%

2 bedrooms

22.0%

3 bedrooms

53.0%

4 bedrooms

15.8%

5 bedrooms

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Belmont South Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

33.6%

moved in the last 5 years

9.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Belmont South Indigenous Population

9.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

192

Indigenous residents

1,824

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Belmont South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

122

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Belmont South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Belmont South Family Structure

Couple — no children

32.0%

Couple — children under 15

24.1%

Couple — no children under 15

20.5%

One parent — children under 15

11.7%

One parent — no children under 15

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Belmont South Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.0% 18

👤

Never served

98.0% 861

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Belmont South Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 132

—

Did not provide

84.8% 736

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Belmont South Children Ever Born

No children

25.6%

1 child

11.6%

2 children

30.4%

3 children

19.6%

4 children

11.0%

5+ children

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Belmont South When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Belmont South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

7.4%

Did not do domestic work

30.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Belmont South Household Size

1 person

29.0%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

12.0%

5 persons

2.8%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Belmont South Where Residents Moved From

Same address

866

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Belmont South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.6%

Step family — no other children

12.2%

Blended family — no other children

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Belmont South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 36 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Assault

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Belmont South Schools

schools nearby

government

989

avg ICSEA score

2,637

total students

Belmont Christian College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 907 students

1091

ICSEA

St Francis Xavier's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 124 students

1048

ICSEA

Blacksmiths Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 103 students

1004

ICSEA

Pelican Flat Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 94 students

981

ICSEA

Belmont High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 812 students

973

ICSEA

Belmont Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 257 students

956

ICSEA

Marks Point Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 141 students

935

ICSEA

Swansea Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 199 students

923

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Belmont South Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,239/wk

Median Rent $273/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Belmont South

Your weekly income

≈ $5,369/month

Median rent $273/wk

Left after rent $966/wk

Rent share 22.0%

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Belmont South vs State & National Average

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Pop: 532 Income: $853/wk Rent: $530/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belmont South

What is the population of Belmont South NSW?

The population of Belmont South NSW is 1,053 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 413.8 people per km².Belmont South is ranked #3,897 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Belmont South?

The median personal income in Belmont South NSW is $643 per week, or $33,436 per year.The median household income is $1,239 per week.Family income is $1,478 per week.Belmont South is ranked #6,382 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Belmont South?

Median rent in Belmont South NSW is $273 per week ($1,183 per month).Rent represents 22.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Belmont South ranks #5,644 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Belmont South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belmont South NSW is $1,835. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Belmont South?

The median age in Belmont South NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Belmont South a good suburb to live in?

Belmont South is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,053.The median income is $643/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10278. All dollar figures in AUD.