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 14,429 people according to the 2021 Census. By November 2025, it had increased to around 15,064, a rise of 635 people (4.4%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures: 15,024 in June 2024 and an additional 110 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 4,767 persons per square kilometer as of November 2025, placing Bellevue Hill in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. Between the 2021 Census and November 2025, Bellevue Hill's growth rate (4.4%) was within 1.1 percentage points of its SA3 area's rate (5.5%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.4% of overall population gains during this period.

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 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 just below the median of statistical areas nationally, increasing by 1,197 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 7.7% over the 17 years.

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

Bellevue Hill has granted approximately 61 residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-2021 to FY-2025, around 306 homes were approved, with an additional 52 approved so far in FY-2026.

The area's population decline has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, maintaining a 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 activity, measuring 42.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The new development consists of approximately 26.0% detached houses and 74.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Bellevue Hill has around 247 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,157 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development rates 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

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

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

Bellevue Hill has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the past year.

This is lower than Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%. The area had 9,297 residents employed in June 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 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 has a high specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

In contrast, construction employs only 5.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, while labour force grew by 2.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Bellevue Hill's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 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 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. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bellevue Hill as of September 2025 would be approximately $94,862 (median) and $279,384 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Bellevue Hill rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 42.7% of residents earn above $4,000 weekly, 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, 29.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 70.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with 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 ones at 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,700, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,600. The 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 Australia's 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 constitute 66.4 percent of all households, including 28.2 percent couples with children, 29.2 percent couples without children, and 8.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.6 percent, with lone person households at 26.9 percent and group households comprising 6.7 percent of the total. 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 is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 59.7% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees are most common at 39.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 16.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.7% and certificates 7.2%.

Educational participation is also 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.

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

Analysis of public transport in Bellevue Hill shows 81 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 42 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 3,709 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 134 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 529 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 95% of the total population (14,280 people), compared to 89.7% in Greater Sydney and a 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% across Greater Sydney.

Bellevue Hill has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,973 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Seniors' health outcomes are strong and align with the general population's 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's cultural diversity was evident, with 17.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion at 38.3%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 23.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (21.9%), Australian (17.6%), and Other (15.5%). Hungarian (2.1% vs regional 1.2%), South African (2.7% vs 2.4%), and Polish (2.6% vs 1.9%) were notably overrepresented.

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 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 grown 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, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.