Belmont North vs Jewells.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $980,000 and $1,050,000. Belmont North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Belmont North (median $980,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Jewells ($1,050,000). Over the past year, Belmont North (+16%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of Jewells (+12.9%) on house-price growth.
Jewells scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belmont North (992) sits above Jewells (991).
For buyers
Belmont North is the lower entry point at $980,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Belmont North carries both higher gross yield (3.71% vs 3.47%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Belmont North edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 991).
Common questions
Is Belmont North or Jewells cheaper to buy in?
Belmont North has the lower median house price at $980,000, roughly 7% below Jewells ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Belmont North or Jewells?
Over the past 12 months, Belmont North grew +16% vs +12.9% in Jewells, a gap of 3.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Belmont North or Jewells have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belmont North scores 992 vs 991 in Jewells. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Belmont North or Jewells?
Jewells scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Belmont North or Jewells?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.71% in Belmont North vs 3.47% in Jewells. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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