Belmore lies approximately 11 kilometres south‑west of the Sydney central business district and falls within the City of Canterbury‑Bankstown local government area.
The suburb carries the postcode 2192 and features relatively flat terrain around 33 metres above sea level.
The 2021 Census recorded 13,781 residents, reflecting approximately 8.4 per cent growth since 2016.
The median age stood at 38 years, just below the New South Wales average of 39 years.
The area averages about 2.62 people per household and about 8,024 private dwellings, with a median weekly household income of $1,525.
About 44 per cent of residents were born in Australia, with Greece (9.8 per cent), Lebanon, China and Vietnam as common overseas birthplaces.
Only around 28.9 per cent spoke only English at home, while Greek, Arabic, Mandarin and Vietnamese featured prominently among other languages.
Religious affiliation focused on Catholic (23.6 per cent), Eastern Orthodox (16.9 per cent), Islam (13.3 per cent) and those reporting no religion (16.5 per cent).
Public transport access hinges primarily on Belmore railway station on the Bankstown line, which closed on 30 September 2024 for conversion to Metro services scheduled to commence in 2025.
Seventeen bus routes also traverse Burwood Road, Campsie and surrounding corridors, linking Belmore with Strathfield, Bankstown and the Sydney CBD.
Commuting by car remains a common choice, with around 65 per cent travelling by vehicle, while about 21 per cent use train services before the metro conversion.
Essential amenities cluster along Burwood Road near the station, where cafés, bakers, fresh‑produce stores, a post office and local shops create a modest commercial strip.
Nearby facilities in Campsie and Strathfield offer broader medical, educational and retail services, including supermarket chains and schools.
Recreation options include several parks such as Gazzard Park, small reserves and the Belmore Sports Ground, which supports local football, rugby league and community events.