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Belmont South

16.6 km south-west of Newcastle city centreCity of Lake Macquarie6 min to Blacksmiths Beach1 min to Lake Macquarienext to Marks Point and Belmont

Southern extension of Belmont with lake frontage properties. Quieter than Belmont CBD. Popular with families wanting lakeside living.

Stable lakeside suburb. Lake frontage properties hold value well.

Best for

Lake lifestyle seekers, Genuine lakefront properties available
Families, Quiet streets, safe area
Water sports enthusiasts, Direct lake access

Watch for

Premium for lakefront adds significantly to price
Further from Belmont shops
Some flood consideration near water

We kayak from our backyard. That's the Belmont South life.

Local perspective

About Lake Macquarie

Lake Mac is where Newcastle people move when they want space, water, and a slower clock. The vibe is family-friendly, boat-friendly, retirement-friendly.

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Lake Mac Vibes editorial assessment

Median House

$915k

Median Unit

—

YoY Growth

-5.2%

Vibe Score

57/100

Building approvals Licensed venues Late trading Contaminated land Recent sales

Basemap: OpenStreetMap via Protomaps Findings: council registers, NSW Liquor & Gaming, NSW contaminated land register

Common questions about Belmont South

What is the median house price in Belmont South?

The median house price in Belmont South is $915k. Prices have moved down 5.2% year-on-year, with a downward trajectory. Data: NSW Valuer General. For address-specific property intelligence, check any address on Lake Mac Vibes.

Is Belmont South a good suburb?

Belmont South suits lake lifestyle seekers and families. The median house is $915k, prices moved -5.2% in a year and it scores 57/100 on our vibe index. Momentum reads cooling and the price trajectory is downward. Worth checking first: premium for lakefront adds significantly to price and further from belmont shops. Every figure comes from public registers and is refreshed weekly. A suburb average is not an address, so check the specific street before you commit.

What's it like living in Belmont South?

Southern extension of Belmont with lake frontage properties. Quieter than Belmont CBD. Popular with families wanting lakeside living. See the full suburb profile for detailed local insights, or check a specific address to see what's happening within 500m.

How noisy is Belmont South?

Belmont South has 2 licensed venues tracked in our data. Venue types include: cafe. Noise impact depends on proximity and trading hours. Enter any address to see noise sources within 500m, including late-trading venues, major roads, and rail corridors.

Who is Belmont South best for?

Belmont South is best suited for: Lake lifestyle seekers, Families, Water sports enthusiasts. Key things to watch: Premium for lakefront adds significantly to price; Further from Belmont shops; Some flood consideration near water. Neighbourhood fit varies by location. Check a specific address to see the exact signals around it.

What do locals say about Belmont South?

We kayak from our backyard. That's the Belmont South life. For street-level detail, check a specific address to see the signals within 500m.

Momentum: cooling

Belmont South currently reads cooling, at moderate confidence, the pattern: lake frontage, quiet residential.

Median prices moved -5.2% year on year.

Development activity

Major projects and active development applications shaping this suburb

Service Station (Alterations and Additions)

797 Pacific Highway · Unknown

Senior Housing

39 Thompson Street · Unknown

Demolition

722 Pacific Highway · Approved

Openable Pergola / Patio Cover

2A Ethel Street · Approved

Alterations and Additions and Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Barriers

2 Harry Street · Amended Approval

Data: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Councils + NSW Planning Portal

Price trajectory

Median house price: $915k from 18 sales in the 12 months to May 2026, -5.2% year on year.

This is a thin market. Fewer than 30 homes sold here in the past year, so the figure above moves a long way on a single unusual sale. Read it as a rough guide, not a firm price.

NSW Valuer General via nswpropertysalesdata.com Sales settled in the 12 months to May 2026