Lake Macquarie City Council
Belmont South
Belmont South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,053
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Belmont South.
Belmont South (2280) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Belmont South has roughly 1,053 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Belmont South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Belmont South's population at 1,053, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,053
Median age
48
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
1,053
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
151
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Belmont South.
Local schools for Belmont South
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Government School Catchment
Marks Point Public School
Blacksmiths Public School
Belmont Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Belmont South.
- What is the Belmont South postcode?
- Belmont South is in the 2280 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Belmont South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Belmont South?
- There are 20 schools serving Belmont South on this page, including Marks Point Public School, St Francis Xavier's Primary School, Blacksmiths Public School.
- How walkable is Belmont South?
- Belmont South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Belmont South?
- Belmont South is close to Marks Point, Belmont, Blacksmiths, Pelican, Little Pelican.
- What is the population of Belmont South?
- Belmont South has approximately 1,053 residents. The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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