Belmont, WA 6104

3.5(7 reviews)

Ranked 199th best suburb by locals in Perth (Greater) Region, WA

Great for

  • Shopping options
  • Resale or rental value
  • Public transport
  • Parks and recreation
  • Schools

Not great for

  • Nightlife
  • Eating out
  • Gym and fitness

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families With Kids
  • Retirees
  • Singles
  • Students

Reviews of Belmont, WA

3rd April 2024

"Living in Belmont, Western Australia"

Belmont is a dynamic suburb nestled in the heart of Perth, offering a blend of residential charm and modern amenities that cater to a diverse community. With its proximity to Perth’s CBD, Belmont is popular among professionals and families who seek a balanced lifestyle between urban convenience and suburban tranquillity.
Belmont is well-placed just a few kilometres east of Perth's bustling city centre, making it an ideal spot for those looking to live near but not in the middle of the city's hustle and bustle. The suburb boasts excellent connectivity with multiple transportation options, including bus routes and easy access to major highways.
Belmont presents a variety of housing options, from charming older homes to modern apartments, meeting the needs of different demographics. Recently, the area has witnessed a spurt in development, with new housing complexes catering to the growing demand for residential spaces close to the city.
Life in Belmont is enriched by a host of local amenities. The Belmont Forum shopping centre is at the hub of the suburb's retail and social activity, hosting dozens of stores, eateries, and entertainment venues. For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy the lush greenery of parks such as Faulkner Park, which also includes the Belmay Primary School.
Outdoor activities are plentiful with the picturesque Centenary Park and the Ascot Racecourse in close vicinity, providing residents with ample opportunities for sports, picnics, and other recreational pursuits. The Swan River is also just a short distance away, making Belmont a great spot for water sports enthusiasts.
Families in Belmont benefit from a range of educational institutions, including several primary schools and Belmont City College, which cater to students from Kindergarten through to Year 12. The presence of these schools makes Belmont an excellent place for raising children.
Belmont is known to be a safe and friendly suburb. Community events hosted throughout the year foster a strong sense of belonging and provide opportunities for residents to connect and engage with their neighbours.
Belmont, WA offers the best of both worlds with its proximity to Perth's CBD while still retaining a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere. It’s a suburb that appeals to those looking for a suburban feel without sacrificing the conveniences of urban living. Whether it's families, young professionals, or retirees, Belmont provides a quality living experience that resonates with many.
For more details or to schedule an inspection of properties in the area, connect with our team of local real estate experts. We're here to help you find your perfect slice of Belmont.

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"Massive opportunity for future"

I rate belmont 10 out of 10,
Its close to city,airport, shopping centre, huge balgravia Park, Ascot racing, belmont leisure centre, all facilities we have in belmont,
I was concern when I built my house everyone was saying to me why belmont, but to be honest that's one of the best decision I ever made, the land prices are very reasonable in belmont compare to other suburbs with in 10 kilometres to city.
Its been 1 year we have moved in.my street is extremely quite neighbours are great and friendly, hardly i can hear the plane, wide and massive roads,

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  • Families with kids
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"Belgravia in Belmont - by the park."

Belmont is a large suburb, bound by Great Eastern Hwy at one end - the top end and Cloverdale near the main shopping centre at the other end. All the amenities and quality private schools are available and it is 10 minutes from the city. However, this small review is about a small section of Belmont, called Belgravia.

Belgravia is a smaller section located opposite Centenary Park, with the large lake and playground. Belgravia is relatively new and is contained within an old Western Power (when it was the SEC) property. To integrate this area with Centenary Park, new smaller lakes were prepared across from Daly St and the area was nicely landscaped. Residents can now have access to the park and almost feel as if they are living in it if you live on the front streets.

The area is relatively quiet, depending on where you live since the 'other side' is backed/fronted by Abernethy Rd. If you live on the lake side you can hear the birdlife early in the morning and even later into the night as they settle and go about their bird business. I once rescued a long necked tortoise crossing the road - to the wrong side of Hardy Rd! It is nice to know there is wildlife existing within the area. There is a nice walking path which always has people strolling on it, in the evening and morning.

There is a childrens playground one end and a climbing rope frame at the other end for entertainment. In fact, given that the land size is small the park is ideally used as a 'backyard. Luckily there is also a public toilet at one end, so you don't have to rush home. The sporting oval is next door and this is ideal for kicking a ball, flying a kite or whatever else you'd like to do. This does present a down side though - on weekends it can get quite noisy with the sports games.

Everything else you could need is available, 10 mins from the city, 10 mins from Vic Park, Morley, Midland for any shopping/restaurant needs that the Belmont Forum can't supply. I would like to see more cafes in the area - Great East Hwy has been redeveloped now so maybe there will be some built in the future. The river is also a quick drive or leisurely walk, and Ascot Waters is not too far for another natural river/parkland area.

There is a mix of houses, but many are two storey and these have added significant value to the Belmont property market. The median price is now around $650 000, with these houses often being around $800 000 plus. I think the area is underrated and even the old Belmont is now full of new houses. There are still a lot of older hosues around and some are rundown. Many have the last bit of old fifties character left in the area and it is a pity to see them be bulldozed. But bear in mind, many are on the outside streets as you drive through the suburb and don't reflect the inner streets. And, something else to remember is that these houses may be on big blocks just waiting for development. Several on Hardy road almost opposite Centenary Park have been marketed at close to $1 million in the last few weeks - and sold. Soon there will be several less old houses as I drive past each day.

I think the area is under-rated and it is comparable to many other areas of Perth that are perceived to be more valuable.

Great for

  • Areas of high quality housing.
  • 10 mins to other major shopping areas.
  • Quite good private school access.
  • Belmont Forum / Local Shopping
  • Proximity to city/burswood/airport
  • Theatre Complex for entertainment
  • Centenery Park
  • Oasis Belmont

Not great for

  • Airport Noise
  • Traffic the morning on the high way

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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bellan

Hi there! Thanks for your awesome review.

We are a young family with a six month baby considering purchasing a house in Belmont (near Cetenary Park), Belgravia Estate. Our baby is a fussy sleeper, and I am very sensitive to noise so Im wondering if I could ask a local who lives near here about airport noises! Specifically:

1) how often would you hear airport noises a day?
2) is there a curfew or the noises go through the night?
3) do the noises wake you? And how much does it bother you?
4) how long does each stretch of noise go for?

Thank you so much in advance!

ezb

Might be a bit late but we live near this location. We hear airplanes but it's not so bad and at the river end, are not under the flightpaths (which you would be heading towards leach hwy). It doesn't bother us at all and my kids absolutely love getting binoculars out to get a closer look. There is a dodgy homeswest complex between centenary park and the McDonald's. You do need to be mindful as the park can attract some unsavoury ppl and I'm always on look out for syringes (but this is unfortunately a problem in a lot of city suburbs). The daly street developments and golden gateways project is exciting also. Belvidere St is also scheduled for an upgrade also and the shops there are really quality. But .. the dodgy people are bountiful. We are optimistic and can see that the area is gentrifying albeit slowly. Seeing how far Burswood, Vic Park, Lathlain, Rivervale (is coming) has grown and flourished .. super hopefuk Belmont won't be far behind! Public schools are a bit average and we do not intend to send our kids to the high school if we are still in the area. Other than that .. we love it.

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"Good area close to city, shops, airport, river and casino."

Good area, nice walk to the river and very good shopping. Does have good resturants but a nice modern bar would be great. The Ascot Inn is being built so hopefully will get better. The area has many new places being built and the older house trust demolished. Airport noice is fine - maybe hear them a couple of times a year when the wind changes. Im unsure about the comment of drunks walking the street I saw the more in Subi while living there. Belmont is becoming a more desirable place to live. It is getting better and better because of its location.

Great for

  • Lose to the river
  • Close to airport
  • Close the the city
  • Belmont Forum / Local Shopping
  • Proximity to city/burswood/airport
  • Theatre Complex for entertainment
  • Centenery Park
  • Oasis Belmont
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Squatters

Lot of jobs and opportunities as well coz it's city of opportunities.Many offices , distribution centres , shops and companies located here.Good GP's and pharmacies here as well.Sub division potential and proximity to everywhere because of it's strategic location.Not a bad place to invest if you know wht you are buying.

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"Its getting better each year"

Lived here for many years. Love being close to the city & river. Its affordable. In the last twelve months i have witnessed a huge increase in demolition / building activity. Never wait more than 5 minutes for a taxi as they feed direct off great eastern highway. IGA, belvidere street is so handy and is only a short walk. Council gives 4 free skip bins each year, No ugly kerbside pickup which is a bonus. My Neighbours are great, friendly and helpful. If only more people tidied up there yards a bit the place would be booming. New football stadium at burswood will be just down the road. Just signed up to demo my house and build a large home as we are very content.

Great for

  • Free Council Skip Bins
  • Proximity to River
  • Proximity to new football stadium
  • Belmont Forum / Local Shopping
  • Proximity to city/burswood/airport
  • Theatre Complex for entertainment
  • Centenery Park
  • Oasis Belmont

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Tourists
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Ranuora

good business spot with many major warehouses like Bunnings and they make good money here .Lots of factories because of good infrastructure and easy access to the airport cargo etc

Squatters

the houses and land here are undersupply because it is in a commercial area and most of land here occupied by warehouses,companies,office and bussiness premises.The demand for housing here is very high due to scarce of land.

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"Really better than we can thought"

I was a bit afraid to be in this city and finally, I'm really surprised. Everyone say hello and talk. Those so called scary people are not so scary.. The city council is really good and helpfull. The security is really good too.
It is true, we can see several old houses but there are also many new and renovated ones. Good place for school too. The Centenary Park is really quiet, beautifull and the playground for the kids is clean, just front to the ducks and birds. Everything is made to enjoy your place. Sport, shopping centers, transport... The airport is not as noisy as we thought: we barely notice it, it is really occasional, like for the chogm. If you need to be sure for the noise, just listen during the visit.

For me it's a really good investment to be here.The prices are affordables so close to the city center.

Great for

  • Oasis Belmont
  • Centenery Park
  • Lot of news and renovation houses
  • Belmont Forum / Local Shopping
  • Proximity to city/burswood/airport
  • Theatre Complex for entertainment

Not great for

  • Traffic the morning on the high way

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • Students
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"Ex Resident / Landlord"

There's some rough areas no doubt. Belmont Forum offers terrific local shopping with everything you can possibly need there. Most streets suffer a few run down homes, and dodgey tenants. Abandoned shopping trolleys and overgrown or barren, sandy streetscapes are an eyesore throughout the area and require a major beautification budget from council, which I can't see will happen anytime soon. Traffic can build up on main arteries in peak hour, but flows well other times. Find a quiet street and good neighbours, and life can be pleasant in Belmont, but do expect some heavy flight traffic when the wind shifts, and occasional scary drunks/abusive wanderers no matter where in the suburb you live.

Great for

  • Belmont Forum / Local Shopping
  • Proximity to city/burswood/airport
  • Theatre Complex for entertainment

Not great for

  • Airport Noise
  • Ugly street kerbs/abandoned shopping trolleys
  • Too many run down homes / scary residents

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
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