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Belmont QLD

Belmont

Postcode: 4153

Belmont is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 12 km south-west of the CBD.

Belmont is named after the original estate in 1876, the estate grew and became the Belmont Shire in 1901. The shire originally covered a larger area than the current suburb.

Belmont is about 12km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 48% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children and a further 38% are couples without children. Stand alone houses account for over 71% of all dwellings in this area. Belmont is a very green, open environment and the majority of blocks are 2.5 acres. The median house price in Belmont for the 2004 calendar year was $352,000.

There are plenty of great dining options in and around Belmont. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here. Belmont has supermarkets and convenience stores such as the Night Owl, and if you’re after more options Carina Shopping Centre and Carindale Westfield are only a short drive away. If you’re looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you’ll find them here.

Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There’s sport, leisure activities, local events and more. Government offices, local libraries, churches, volunteer organisations, ward offices and more – if you’re after contact information for government and community organisations, this is the place to start.