The 2022 Community Perceptions Scorecard survey of residents showed the City of Belmont leading in a number of areas, as well as identifying community priorities.

Benchmarks are calculated from nearly 70 local government councils participating and completing the accredited Community Perceptions Scorecard within the past three years.

The City’s overall performance index score is 72 out of 100, an improvement on the 2021 results and only 4 points below the industry average.

The survey shows an 88 per cent positive rating for residents satisfied with the City as a governing organisation, and a 95 per cent positive rating for residents satisfied with the City of Belmont as a place to live.

The City of Belmont was identified as an industry leader in ten community areas including:
 

• Value for money for rates;
• Service and facilities for youth;
• Services and facilities for families and children;
• Disability access and inclusion;
• Community buildings, halls and toilets;
• Belmont City Centre development and activiation;
• Library services;
• City's website;
• City's email newsletter;
• Openness and transparency of council processes.

 

Download the scorecards