Belmont is the sailing capital of the Hunter. Featuring national retail outlets, two major sailing clubs, and a public hospital, Belmont provides services to more than 50,000 residents of Lake Macquarie.
Central Business District:
304 businesses and 64,864m² leasable floor area.
| Total persons Belmont and surrounding areas (postcode 2280) | 24,530 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total persons Belmont suburb (excluding overseas visitors) | 6,476 | |
| Primary age group | 25-54 years | 36.9% |
| Total labour force (includes employed and unemployed persons) |
2,731 | |
| Occupation – top three (employed persons aged 15 years and over) |
Technicians and Trades | 18.2% |
| Professionals | 16.6% | |
| Clerical and Administration | 16.1% | |
| Industry of employment – top three (employed persons aged 15 years and over) |
School Education | 4.6% |
| Hospitals | 4.5% | |
| Café, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services | 3.3% | |
| Income (population aged 15 years and over) | Median individual income ($/weekly) | 373 |
| Median household income ($/weekly) | 733 | |
| Family characteristics - top two | Couple families without children | 41.4% |
| Couple families with children | 40.1% | |
| Dwelling characteristics – occupied private dwelling | Median rent ($/weekly) | 165 |
| Average household size | 2.3 | |
| Tenure type – occupied private dwelling – top three | Fully owned | 40.0% |
| Rented (includes rent-free) | 27.9% | |
| Being purchased | 24.9% |
Belmont is the major service centre for the east of the lake offering a diverse range of Retail, Financial, and Professional Services. Belmont has a strong sporting influence with yachting, golf, and other water based activity playing a significant role in the economic wellbeing of the centre. Belmont provides three large clubs and is the base for the only public hospital within the city.
| Total number of businesses | 304 | |
|---|---|---|
| Business mix – top three | Goods Related Service Industries | 103 |
| Knowledge Based Service Industries | 77 | |
| Person Based Service Industries | 66 | |
| Leasable Floor Area (m²) | 64,864 | |
| Zoning | 4(2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total stock (ha) | 11.2 | |
| Occupied land (ha) | 11.2 | |
| Vacant land (ha) | 0 | |
| Vacant premises (m²) | 0 | |
| Top three industry sectors | Wholesale, retail and trade | 82% |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Transport | 9% | |
"The beautiful lake, enviable lifestyle, and quality facilities - my team and I are working hard to maintain these for everyone to enjoy." Amanda Colbey | Director Operations - Lake Macquarie City Council
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