Side by sideSuburb comparison

Belmont vs Carindale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Carindale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carindale (1080) sits above Belmont (1073).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Carindale edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1073).

Common questionsBelmont vs Carindale

Common questions

Does Belmont or Carindale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carindale scores 1080 vs 1073 in Belmont. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Belmont
Metric
Carindale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$460/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$750/wk
$391/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
40
85
Bike score
100
4,498
Population
16,535
39
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1073
Avg ICSEA
1080

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).