State Electorate · Area profile
Belmont (East Metropolitan)
70 km²
More people are working or looking for work in Belmont than in most similar areas. This is a diverse, growing community where nearly 40% of residents were born overseas. The area is notably younger than the national average and is seeing a shift toward smaller households and higher rental rates. With a high proportion of university-qualified adults and rising incomes, it has developed into a well-connected hub of professionals and tradespeople.
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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.
A striking 39.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Chinese.
Language diversity is high here, with 29.2% of people using another language at home, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents.
About 38.3% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant rise from 2011.
Educational attainment is high, with 26.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the state average and has risen sharply since 2011.
Personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $907. This is a little above the national figure of $805.
Health outcomes are generally positive, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure. Only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Community participation is lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.4% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also well below the state and national figures.
Small households are common, with 31.9% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Consequently, the average of 2.3 people per home is much lower than most areas.
Renting is very common here, with 41.9% of households renting, far above the national average. Detached houses are also much less common than in most similar areas.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 6.8% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served by 413 public transport stops.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.4% of the population.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas at 63.4%. Most people work in health care, retail, or construction.
The area is very walkable, with 95.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park or school within 15 minutes.