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 approximately 15,105 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 676 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,429. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 15,024 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,780 persons per square kilometer, placing Bellevue Hill within the top 10% nationally assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.7% since the census is competitive with its SA3 region (6.0%), indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.4% of recent population gains in Bellevue Hill.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. By 2041, Bellevue Hill is projected to increase by approximately 1,197 persons, reflecting a total gain of 7.4% 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 granted around 61 residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 306 homes were approved, with an additional 72 approved so far in FY26.

Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average construction cost value for new properties is $1,478,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bellevue Hill has slightly more development activity, at 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, promoting denser development options accessible to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

The location has approximately 247 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections estimate Bellevue Hill will add 1,116 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Bellevue Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 61 projects that may impact the region. Notable initiatives include Belle de Vie, Blume, Kew Bellevue Hill, and Woollahra Station Activation (Eastern Suburbs Railway), with the following list highlighting 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. In the technology sector, it stands out with an unemployment rate of 2.4% and an estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year. As of September 2025, 9,093 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Bellevue Hill is 72.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 60.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Bellevue Hill has a particular specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, construction employs only 5.0% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, and labour force grew by 2.8%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 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. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that 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 indicates a potential local employment growth of 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, although these are simple weighted 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 2023 shows Bellevue Hill SA2 has exceptionally high national incomes. The median income is $84,007 and the average is $219,598. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $91,450 (median) and $239,054 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows Bellevue Hill's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 42.7% of residents earn $4,000 or more weekly (6,449 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

In Bellevue Hill, as per the latest Census, 29.8% of dwellings were houses while 70.2% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Bellevue Hill was $660, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 lower-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 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 smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than national and state averages. Specifically, 59.7% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. 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, 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 87 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 42 different routes that collectively facilitate 5,984 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 134 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Bellevue Hill being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 69%, while trains account for 9% and walking for 8%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 60.6%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 854 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 68 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's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 94% of the total population (14,153 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.7% and 5.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.3%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Bellevue Hill has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.4% (3,088 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, generally aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 17.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.2% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 38.3%. Judaism was notably overrepresented at 23.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (21.9%), Australian (17.6%), and Other (15.5%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Hungarian was 2.1% (vs regional 0.3%), South African 2.7% (vs 0.5%), and Polish 2.6% (vs 0.6%).

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. Comparing Bellevue Hill's demographics with Greater Sydney's average, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented at 8.0%, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 13.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.2% to 8.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.3% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 12.9% to 11.5%, and the 65 to 74 age group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Bellevue Hill's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is expected to surge dramatically, growing by 527 people (124%) from 424 to 952. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.