Bellevue Hill
Statistical Area - sa2

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 15,067 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 638 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,429. The increase was inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 15,024 in June 2024 and an additional 111 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,768 persons per square kilometer, placing Bellevue Hill in the top 10% nationally. The area's growth rate of 4.4% since the census is close to its SA3 area's rate of 4.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.4% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovers areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Bellevue Hill is expected to grow by 1,197 persons to 2041, recording a 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 51 approved so far in FY26.

Despite experiencing population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,785,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment by developers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bellevue Hill has slightly more development, 42.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, while maintaining good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. New development consists of 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating a trend toward denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

The location has approximately 247 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections show Bellevue Hill adding 1,154 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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch has identified 56 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Giardino Bellevue Hill, Belle de Vie, Blume, and Kew Bellevue Hill. The following details projects 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 2.3% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%. In June 2025, 9,297 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 64.2%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include professional & technical (1.7 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. 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. 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 of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% with an increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellevue Hill's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.7%% over five years and 15.2% over ten years.

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 that Bellevue Hill has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $84,239 while the average income stands at $248,099. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $93,168 (median) and $274,397 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that Bellevue Hill's household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly nationally, between the 99th and 99th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 42.7% of residents (6,433 people), differing from patterns across the metropolitan region 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 residents rank 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 recorded in the latest Census, 29.8% of dwellings were houses while 70.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached units, apartments and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 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 ones at 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,700, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,600. Median weekly rent in Bellevue Hill was $660 compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bellevue Hill's median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,700 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Bellevue Hill 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 constitute 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 account for 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, 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 notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 59.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. The area's educational advantage is evident with bachelor degrees being 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 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.7% and certificates accounting for 7.2%.

Educational participation is high in Bellevue Hill, 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 the area, educating approximately 4,410 students. Bellevue Hill's schools demonstrate high educational performance, with an ICSEA score of 1164, placing them among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes three primary schools, one secondary school, and two K-12 schools. The area functions as an education hub, offering 29.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.9, and attracting students from surrounding communities.

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 are served by 42 different routes that together facilitate 3709 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located just 134 metres 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 across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 95% (14,283 people), compared to 89.7% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.7 and 5.4% of residents respectively, while 77.3% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 77.6% in Greater Sydney.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.7% (2,974 people), compared to 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with those of the general population.

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, surveyed in June 2016, showed higher linguistic diversity with 17.7% speaking a language other than English at home compared to most local areas. Born overseas, 37.2% of Bellevue Hill residents were recorded in the same period. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 38.3%.

Notably, Judaism comprised 23.4%, surpassing the Greater Sydney average of 16.0%. Parental ancestry revealed English as the largest group at 21.9%, followed by Australian at 17.6% and Other at 15.5%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South African residents were 2.7% (compared to 2.4% regionally), Polish at 2.6% (versus 1.9%), and Hungarian at 2.1% (against 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 and Australia's figure of 38. The 75-84 age cohort 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 increased from 6.2% to 7.7% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort 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, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 55-64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.