Belmont (Vic.)

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Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Belmont

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Belmont naturally has much lower development activity compared to Rest of Vic.. This activity level is similarly below national patterns.

Belmont has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include Wandana Estate, Coles Belmont Redevelopment, 29 Evans Street Townhouses, and 5-7 Church Street Townhouses. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Belmont face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Belmont has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, representing various sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% in the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, 8,244 residents are employed, aligning with Rest of Vic.'s unemployment rate of 3.8%. The dominant sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and manufacturing, while health care & social assistance employs none of local workers compared to Rest of Vic.'s 16.8%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population versus resident population comparison.

In the past year, employment increased by 2.3% alongside labour force growth of 2.3%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. Conversely, Rest of Vic. saw employment decline by 0.9%, labour force decrease by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but specific industry projections vary significantly when applied to Belmont's current employment mix.

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Belmont displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Belmont, as per the latest Census, all dwellings were categorized as houses (0.0%) with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Vic., where 84.6% of dwellings are houses and 15.4% are other types. Home ownership in Belmont was 0.0%, with all dwellings either mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (0.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $0, much lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,712 and the national average of $1,863. Similarly, the median weekly rent figure in Belmont was $0, significantly below Non-Metro Vic.'s $335 and the national figure of $375.

Belmont has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 0.0% of all households, including 0.0% couples with children, 0.0% couples without children, and 0.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 100.0%, with lone person households at 0.0% and group households making up 0.0%. The median household size is 0.0 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Belmont faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rates are significantly below the Victorian average at 0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead with 0% of residents holding such qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0%) and graduate diplomas (0%). Technical qualifications make up 0% of educational achievements among residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 0% and certificates also at 0%.

Formal education enrollment stands at 0%, including primary education (0%), secondary education (0%), and tertiary education (0%). Belmont has a robust network of 7 schools educating approximately 2,885 students. The area shows above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1052. The educational mix includes 5 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. As no schools are located within Belmont itself, residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services.

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Health performance in Belmont is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Belmont faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 0% of the total population (~0 people), compared to 52.7% across the rest of Victoria and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 0.0% and 0.0% of residents respectively, while 0.0% report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 65.9% across the rest of Victoria.

Belmont has 0.0% of residents aged 65 and over (0 people), lower than the 16.8% in the rest of Victoria.

The latest Census data sees Belmont placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Belmont had no cultural diversity in terms of birthplace, citizenship, or language spoken at home, with 0.0% for each category. The dominant religion was Buddhism, accounting for 0.0% of Belmont's population, which is lower than the regional average of 1.2%. In ancestry, Australian, Australian Aboriginal, and Chinese were the top groups, all representing 0.0% of Belmont's population, significantly lower than the regional averages of 26.0%, 1.4%, and 3.8% respectively.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Belmont are Australian, comprising 0.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 26.0%, Australian Aboriginal, comprising 0.0% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 0.0% of the population.

Belmont hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

No age data available for catchment as population equals zero. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Belmont. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 28,145 people from 0 to 28,145. In contrast, the 85+ age cohort shows minimal growth of just 0%, with an increase of 3791 people.