Belmont (Qld)

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According to census figures and subsequent residential updates tracked by Districts, the suburb of Belmont (Qld) has a population calculated at 4,785 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 287 residents (6.4%) relative to the 2021 Census record of 4,498 individuals. This adjustment is calculated from the estimated population of 4,785, derived from ABS demographic releases from June 2025 and 12 validated new addresses identified since the census. The population level yields a density of 489 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future housing expansion. The 6.4% expansion rate in the suburb of Belmont (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region's 5.4% increase, establishing it as a primary growth driver locally. This population growth was largely fueled by net overseas migration, which represented approximately 65.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times.

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Belmont boasts a highly skilled labor force with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of 1.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the previous year, according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,914 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits at 2.9% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%, while workforce participation exceeds the standard at 76.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census data indicates that a moderate 21.9% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Tax statistics from the financial year 2023 indicate that Belmont has a median taxpayer income of $64,098 and an average taxpayer income of $97,101. These figures place the suburb in the highest national brackets, compared to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated values for March 2026 are approximately $71,380 for the median and $108,132 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Belmont rank between the 73rd and 88th percentiles nationally. Income distribution figures show that the weekly income band between $1,500 and $2,999 is the most common, accounting for 30.9% of residents ( individuals), similar to the metropolitan average of in this bracket. High-income households earning more than weekly make up of the local total, supporting consumer spending. After accounting for mortgage and rent payments, households retain of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, and the suburb's socio-economic index puts it in the th decile.

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The mix of housing in Belmont at the most recent census consisted of 90.2% standalone houses and 9.8% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwelling types across the Brisbane metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Belmont were high at 36.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (47.6%) or renting households (16.4%). The median monthly housing payment for mortgaged properties was $2,167, and the median weekly rental payment was $460, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380, respectively. Nationally, Belmont mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and median rents are above the national average of $375.

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Families represent the majority of local households at 82.7%, consisting of couples with children at 45.1%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent households at 10.4%. Non-family households account for 17.3% of the total, with single-person households representing 14.8% and group households representing 2.6%. The median household occupancy is 2.9 individuals, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Belmont is high, with 35.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 22.1% in the SA3 area and 23.7% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 31.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificate level qualifications at 20.2%.

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Public transport services in Belmont include 17 active bus stops, serviced by 14 routes that run a combined 709 weekly services. Public transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 308 meters from their nearest stop. Because Belmont is primarily residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, while buses account for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 21.9% of residents reported working from home, which may have been influenced by public health restrictions.

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Health indicators in Belmont reflect a healthy population, characterized by low mortality rates and a low incidence of chronic health conditions across all demographic groups. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 66% of the population (3,142 individuals), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Belmont exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 26.4% of the population born outside of Australia and 20.1% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 59.0% of the local population. Judaism shows a notable concentration at 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% across the Greater Brisbane area.

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The median age of residents is 39 years, slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Belmont has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (12.3%) and a lower proportion in the 25 - 34 bracket (9.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 rose from 4.0% to 6.1%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 15.2% to 14.1%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age profile, led by a 128% increase in residents aged 85 and older (increasing by 128 individuals, rising from to ). This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of projected growth, while population declines are anticipated in the to and to age brackets.

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Belmont currently has an estimated 272 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 136 children aged 0-2 and 90 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 23% by 2041 (to approximately 209 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 555. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.