Belmont North · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Belmont North

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far more people live in large, detached houses in Belmont North than in the typical New South Wales suburb. This is a residential area where nearly 9 out of 10 homes are separate houses, and the vast majority of these have three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Belmont North, Suburb / Locality

Where Belmont North sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +49.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Belmont North — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Belmont North$380
2280, NSW $360
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent here is $380, which is much higher than most similar areas. Monthly mortgage payments are usually $1,955, a figure that sits a little below the New South Wales average.

$380 ▲ +49.0%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $255
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,955 ▲ +4.9%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,863
  • 2016: $1,734
  • 2021: $1,955

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Belmont North, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (23%) and Under $200 (18%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Belmont North, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong in Belmont North, with 36.2% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Only 18.3% of households rent, a rate far below both the state and Australian averages.

18.3% ▼ -12.5%

Higher than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 20.9%
  • 2016: 18.7%
  • 2021: 18.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.2% ▲ +4.5%

Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.6%
  • 2016: 34.3%
  • 2021: 36.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Belmont North, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the state and national figures. Separate houses make up 88.7% of all dwellings, though there are slightly fewer people per bedroom than in most similar areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

88.7% ▲ +2.3%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 86.7%
  • 2016: 88.6%
  • 2021: 88.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.5% ▲ +5.0%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.5%
  • 2016: 83.7%
  • 2021: 84.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Belmont North, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Belmont North, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Belmont North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10277/belmont-north/topic/housing-dwellings