Belmont

Lifestyle & dining

Belmont's appeal lies partly in its river access — the Swan River foreshore offers walking and cycling paths, picnic spots and a pleasant change of scenery from the built-up streets further inland. The suburb itself has a practical, unpretentious dining and cafe scene, supplemented by the growing food and retail precinct in neighbouring Ascot and the eateries around Belmont Forum.

It's also home to Belmont Park Racecourse and is close to Crown Perth's casino, hotels and entertainment complex, giving residents a night-out option without having to cross the river into the city.

Shopping

Belmont Forum is the retail anchor for the suburb, offering a full-line supermarket, discount department stores and a solid mix of specialty shops, making it one of the more comprehensive shopping centres in Perth's eastern suburbs. For bigger shopping trips or a wider hospitality scene, residents can head into Belmont's neighbour Ascot or continue on to the CBD, both a short drive away.

Getting around

Belmont's location six kilometres from the CBD, combined with proximity to Perth Airport, makes it a genuinely convenient base — handy for frequent flyers and for anyone who commutes across the eastern suburbs. Great Eastern Highway runs through the area, linking Belmont directly to the city and out towards the Hills, while bus routes connect residents to Perth's rail network via stations in nearby suburbs.

The suburb's grid of established streets is easy to navigate, and its central-eastern position means Cloverdale, Kewdale, Bayswater and Redcliffe are all just minutes away for those needing to venture slightly further for work, schooling or recreation.

Schools & families

Families in Belmont have several local options, including Belmont Primary School, Belmont City College and Alta-1 College's Belmont Campus, which provides an alternative senior schooling pathway. The suburb's mix of housing — from older separate houses to newer townhouse developments — suits families at different stages, from those wanting a bigger backyard to downsizers or first-home buyers after something lower-maintenance.

Housing & architecture

Belmont's housing stock reflects its long development history: post-war brick-and-tile homes sit alongside renovated cottages and a meaningful number of newer townhouse and apartment developments. Current listings show houses make up 54% of the market, with apartments and units at 28%, townhouses at 15% and a small proportion of vacant land at 3% — a mix that gives buyers genuine choice between established character homes and lower-maintenance options.

The property market

Belmont's property market has had a strong run, with house prices up 24.6% recently, pushing the median house price to $873,000. Units and apartments remain considerably more affordable at a median of $565,000, offering a lower entry point into a suburb this close to the river and the city.

Renters are paying a median of $750 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants drawn to the suburb's location and lifestyle factors. With its diverse dwelling mix and ongoing growth, Belmont continues to attract both owner-occupiers looking for river-side convenience and investors targeting an established, well-located eastern suburb.