Belmont is Western Australia’s gateway to the world. The convenience and affordability is undeniable and no other locality can boast the same access to major transport infrastructure. Located in Perth’s eastern suburbs, about 5 kilometres from the Perth GPO, the City of Belmont includes the suburbs of Ascot, Belmont, Cloverdale, Kewdale, Perth Airport, Redcliffe and Rivervale. The residential population of the City of Belmont is currently 31, 874 (2006 Census data) and projected to grow to 43,000 by 2021.
Over 3,000 businesses are located in the City of Belmont ranging from home based firms to multinational headquarters and distribution centres, evidence of a growing trend that says Belmont has what businesses need for success. Belmont should be a key location considered for relocation or expansion of every West Australian business.
It is home to the State’s domestic and international airports and is the convergence point of significant road networks for effective distribution of goods and produce all over the State.
The City boasts well established residential, industrial and commercial areas and is undergoing rejuvenation in some localised precincts. The City encompasses a total land area of 40 square kilometres, including significant river foreshore areas.
Culturally and demographically diverse, the City holds firmly to its blue collar and quarter-acre roots whilst embracing some of the most dynamic and visionary management and planning initiatives of local government. The City comfortably welcomes new residential and business ventures that continue to take advantage of its unsurpassed proximity to major transport. These groups are responding to increasing demand for residential housing and commercial office and retail space, within a 10 minute drive from Perth’s CBD.
Other major features of the City include: Ascot Racecourse, Belmont Forum Shopping Centre, Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre, Tomato Lake, Faulkner Park and the Swan River. The City is served by Great Eastern Highway, Leach Highway, Tonkin Highway and the Graham Farmer Freeway.