Belmont, WA 6104 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Belmont is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6104, home to 6,959 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Belmont local government area and roughly 11 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population6,959
Median age36
Area4.4 km²
To CBD11 km
LGABelmont

Demographics

Population
6,959
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$1,557 /week
Median personal income
$865 /week
Median family income
$2,062 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Belmont
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Swan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Dawson Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Woodlupine Primary School Primary · Government
  • Darling Range Sports College Secondary · Government
  • Belmay Primary School Primary · Government
  • South East Language Development Centre Other · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Abernethy Rd Opposite Isuzu bus · 822 m
  • Abernethy Rd Opposite Australian Grain Centre bus · 864 m
  • Abernethy Rd Opp Rail Freight Terminal bus · 926 m
  • Horrie Miller Dr Before Whitham Rd bus · 983 m
  • Horrie Miller Dr After Reid Rd bus · 1008 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 4.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 64.8% of the 4,636 resolvable premises in Belmont. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 35.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 64.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Cannington District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Belmont?

Belmont (WA 6104) had 6,959 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Belmont local government area.

What is the median rent in Belmont?

The median advertised rent in Belmont is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Belmont?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Belmont covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dawson Park Primary School (2.5 km), Woodlupine Primary School (3.3 km), Darling Range Sports College (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Belmont?

Belmont is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Belmont?

Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Belmont?

In Belmont, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Belmont?

16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Belmont centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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