Bellevue Hill

Bellevue Hill is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Bellevue Hill's population is 15,064 as of November 2025. This reflects a 4.4% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 14,429 people. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 15,024 in June 2024 and an additional 110 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,767 persons per square kilometer, placing Bellevue Hill in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bellevue Hill's growth rate since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.5%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Bellevue Hill is expected to grow by just below the median of statistical areas across the nation by 2041. The latest population numbers project an increase of 1,197 persons in Bellevue Hill by 2041, representing a total gain of 7.7% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bellevue Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Bellevue Hill has recorded approximately 61 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 306 homes were approved, with an additional 52 approved so far in FY26.

Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $1,478,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bellevue Hill has slightly more development activity, with 42.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, while maintaining good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. The new development consists of 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% attached dwellings, showing a trend towards denser development that provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Bellevue Hill has approximately 247 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections suggest Bellevue Hill will add around 1,157 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bellevue Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 61 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Giardino Bellevue Hill, Belle de Vie, Blume, and Kew Bellevue Hill. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Bellevue Hill significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Bellevue Hill's workforce is highly educated with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 3.0% over the past year. As of June 2025, 9,297 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 64.2%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for Bellevue Hill residents are professional & technical (1.7 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Construction employs only 5.0% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% while unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellevue Hill's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bellevue Hill has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $84,239 and the average income stands at $248,099. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bellevue Hill would be approximately $94,862 (median) and $279,384 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows Bellevue Hill's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 99th and 99th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 42.7% of residents earn $4,000 or more weekly (6,432 people), differing from metropolitan patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates at 30.9%. A significant 54.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income and strong earnings rank residents within the 98th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Bellevue Hill features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Bellevue Hill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 29.8% houses and 70.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellevue Hill stood at 36.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.9% and rented dwellings at 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,700, higher than the Sydney metro average of $3,600. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $660, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bellevue Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bellevue Hill features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.4% of all households, including 28.2% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 26.9% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Educational achievement in Bellevue Hill places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Bellevue Hill is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 59.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This gives the area a substantial educational advantage. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%).

Vocational pathways account for 16.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 7.2%. Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education. There are six schools operating within Bellevue Hill, educating approximately 4,410 students. The area has an ICSEA score of 1164, indicating exceptional educational performance and placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes three primary schools, one secondary school, and two K-12 schools. Bellevue Hill functions as an education hub with 29.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.9, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis shows 81 active transport stops in Bellevue Hill, served by a mix of bus routes. These are covered by 42 individual routes, offering 3,709 weekly passenger trips in total. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 134 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 529 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bellevue Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Bellevue Hill shows excellent health outcomes with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 95% of the total population of 14,280 people, compared to 89.7% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.7% and 5.4% of residents respectively.

A total of 77.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 77.6% in Greater Sydney. Bellevue Hill has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.7%, or 2,973 people, compared to 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and largely align with the general population's health profile.

Bellevue Hill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellevue Hill, as per the census conducted on 30 June 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 17.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 37.2% born overseas. Christianity emerged as the predominant religion in Bellevue Hill, comprising 38.3% of the population. Notably, Judaism was significantly overrepresented, accounting for 23.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 16.0%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (21.9%), Australian (17.6%), and Other (15.5%). Notably, South African ancestry was overrepresented at 2.7%, compared to the regional average of 2.4%, Polish ancestry stood at 2.6% versus the regional 1.9%, and Hungarian ancestry was recorded at 2.1% against the regional average of 1.2%.

Bellevue Hill's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Bellevue Hill has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's figure of 38 years. The 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Bellevue Hill at 7.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 13.2%. Between 2021 and the present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.2% to 7.7% of the population, and the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.3% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 10.9% to 9.5%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 12.9% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Bellevue Hill's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 569 people (149%), from 382 to 952. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 73% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.