Belmont vs Mount Duneed
Belmont (median $686,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Mount Duneed ($710,000).
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Belmont and Mount Duneed side by side
| Measure | Belmont | Mount Duneed |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $686,000 | $710,000 |
| Median unit | $520,000 | $274,320 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1072 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 26 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,182 |
| Median age | – | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 502 mm | 513 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.5°C | 25.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Mount Duneed scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belmont (1073) sits above Mount Duneed (1072).
- For buyers
- Belmont is the lower entry point at $686,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Belmont edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1072).
Belmont vs Mount Duneed: common questions
Is Belmont or Mount Duneed cheaper to buy in?
Belmont has the lower median house price at $686,000, roughly 3% below Mount Duneed ($710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Belmont or Mount Duneed have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belmont scores 1073 vs 1072 in Mount Duneed. 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 or Mount Duneed?
Mount Duneed scores 26/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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