Belmont (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Belmont (WA) has an estimated population of 7,941 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 982 people (14.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 6,959 residents. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 7,929 estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 47 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. The population size yields a density of 1,817 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across locations nationwide assessed by Districts. The 14.1% expansion rate in the suburb of Belmont (WA) since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population gains in the area were almost entirely supported by overseas migration, which served as virtually the sole source of growth in recent times.

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Belmont features a well-educated labor force, with a significant presence of industrial and manufacturing sectors, a jobless rate of 5.0%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 2.1% based on statistical area figures aggregated by Districts. In March 2026, 4,666 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate sat 0.8% higher than the Greater Perth level of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is typical, sitting at 72.7% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a modest 6.6% of residents worked from home, although this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Belmont has a median taxpayer income of $57,346, with an average of $70,314. This sits above the national average, and compares to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be approximately $63,614 for the median and $77,999 for the average. Census records show individual income at the 61st percentile ($865 weekly), while collective household income sits at the 38th percentile. The local earnings distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 31.7% of residents (2,517 people), consistent with regional patterns where fall into this range. Housing costs place significant pressure on local budgets, leaving just of income remaining, which ranks at the th percentile, while the SEIFA income measure places the suburb in the th decile.

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The mix of housing in Belmont at the time of the Census consisted of 75.6% separate houses and 24.4% other housing types like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwellings across the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Belmont lagged behind the metropolitan average, sitting at 22.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (31.9%) or tenants (46.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was below the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the metropolitan figure of $350. On a national level, Belmont's mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are less than the national average of $375.

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Families make up the largest share of local households at 59.1%, consisting of couples with children (22.1%), couples without children (24.7%), and single parent households (9.9%). The remaining 40.9% are non-family households, which include single person households at 34.0% and group households at 6.9% of the total. The median size of households is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Academic credentials in Belmont are lower than the regional averages, with 28.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 36.6% in the wider SA3 area. This difference points to opportunities for training and academic development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (23.9%).

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Analysis of the local transport network shows 53 active transit stops in Belmont, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 12 different routes, which provide 2,740 passenger journeys each week. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 192 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is mainly residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 80% and buses accounting for 9%. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. A small proportion of 6.6% of residents worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may be a reflection of pandemic restrictions.

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Health assessments point to below-average outcomes in Belmont, based on mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with common issues slightly more frequent than average across both young and old cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 55% of the local population (~4,377 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Belmont displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 32.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 43.1% born outside Australia. The most common religion is Christianity, accounting for 40.6% of local residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation relative to the wider region is Islam, which accounts for 7.1% of the population compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in Belmont is 36 years, closely aligning with the Greater Perth average of 37 and sitting slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Perth region, Belmont has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (20.3%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (9.7%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 16.1% to 17.1%. In contrast, the group aged 85 and over has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Belmont's age structure will shift considerably by 2041, with the to age bracket projected to grow by , adding residents to reach a total of while the cohorts aged to and to are expected to decrease in size.

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Belmont currently has an estimated 436 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 247 children aged 0-2 and 165 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 436 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 617. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.