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 was approximately 15,064 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 635 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,429. The growth is inferred from the 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 locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.4% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 5.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.4% of overall population gains during recent periods in Bellevue Hill.

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 the years 2032 to 2041 based on these aggregations. By 2041, Bellevue Hill is projected to have increased its population by approximately 1,197 persons, reflecting a growth rate 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 55 approved in FY26 as of now.

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 value of $1,478,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment by developers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bellevue Hill has slightly more development, being 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.

The location has approximately 247 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bellevue Hill is projected to add 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 61 potential impact projects in total. Key projects include Belle de Vie, Blume, Kew Bellevue Hill, and 80-84 Drumalbyn Road Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Bellevue Hill has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%. As of that date, 9,093 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Bellevue Hill was 64.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Bellevue Hill specializes in professional & technical employment, with a share of 1.7 times the regional level. However, construction employs only 5.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, labour force grew by 2.8%, resulting in a decrease of unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellevue Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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 SA2 had exceptionally high national incomes. The median income was $84,239 and the average income stood at $248,099. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. As of September 2025, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% would be approximately $94,862 (median) and $279,384 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Bellevue Hill's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 42.7% of residents (6,432 people), differing from metropolitan patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 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

In Bellevue Hill, as per the latest Census evaluation, 29.8% of dwellings were houses while 70.2% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is distinct from Sydney metropolitan areas where only 18.3% were houses and 81.8% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellevue Hill stood at 36.8%, higher than the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 26.9% and rented dwellings 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,700, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $3,600. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Bellevue Hill was recorded at $660 compared to Sydney's $670. Nationally, Bellevue Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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, consisting of 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

Bellevue Hill's educational attainment exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 59.7% possess university qualifications, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 39.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 16.9%, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 7.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bellevue Hill has 81 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 42 different routes that together facilitate 3,709 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport in Bellevue Hill is rated excellent, with residents on average being located 134 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 529 trips per day, which equates 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 across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 95% of its total population of 14,280 people have private health cover, compared to 89.7% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (5.7%) and arthritis (5.4%), with 77.3% of residents reporting no 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 align with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bellevue Hill was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellevue Hill has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 17.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 37.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bellevue Hill, accounting for 38.3% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 23.4%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (21.9%), Australian (17.6%), and Other (15.5%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Hungarian is overrepresented at 2.1% (compared to 1.2% regionally), South African at 2.7% (vs 2.4%), and Polish at 2.6% (vs 1.9%).

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 and Australia's median age of 38. 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 present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 7.7% of the population, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 11.3% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 10.9% to 9.5%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Bellevue Hill's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the 85+ age cohort projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 569 people (149%) from 382 to 952. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.