Belmont South at a glance
Median house
$910,000
-2.2% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,053
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Belmont South.
The postcode for Belmont South is 2280 (NSW).
The median house price in Belmont South is $910,000.
Belmont South (2280) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $910,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -2.2% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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.
Side by side
Compare Belmont South with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
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
Houses change hands at $910,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 65% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2.2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $182,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Belmont South on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -2.2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$910,000
-2.2% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$910,000
-2.2% annual growth
$316,800
1,053
Median age: 48
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Belmont South?
A local agent who actually sells in Belmont South will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Belmont South?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Belmont South, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Belmont South?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Belmont South
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.06% (median rent $360/wk against a $910,000 price tag). Units yield 4.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.06%
Based on $910,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.48%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-2.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -2.2%/yr
2021
$1.0M
5-year change
-11%
2026
$910K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Belmont South?
- The median house price in Belmont South, NSW 2280 is $910,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -2.2%.
- What is the Belmont South postcode?
- Belmont South is in the 2280 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Belmont South?
- Belmont South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2280, 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?
- The population of Belmont South is approximately 1,053 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
For Sale
Belmont South
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Belmont South vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Belmont South?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Belmont South: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide