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 as of the 2021 Census. By November 2025, it had increased to around 15,098, a rise of 669 people (4.6%). This growth is inferred from the Australian Bureau of Statistics' estimated resident population of 15,024 in June 2024 and an additional 110 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 4,777 persons per square kilometer, placing Bellevue Hill in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. This growth rate is within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's (5.8%), indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration accounted for 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 areas not covered by this data, 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 just below the median rate nationally, increasing by 1,197 persons to 2041. This reflects 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 recorded approximately 61 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 306 homes were approved, with a further 72 approved in FY26 so far.

Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,478,000, 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, showing a trend towards 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 estimate Bellevue Hill will add around 1,123 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 61 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include Belle de Vie, Blume, Kew Bellevue Hill, and Woollahra Station Activation (Eastern Suburbs Railway). The following list details those most likely to be 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 notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year. This is lower than Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Bellevue Hill was 72.4%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 60.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. 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.

Conversely, construction employs only 5.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Bellevue Hill increased by 3.1% while labour force grew by 2.8%, leading to a decrease in unemployment 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 during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, although these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized 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 2023 shows that Bellevue Hill SA2 has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $84,007 while the average income stands at $219,598. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income 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 that Bellevue Hill ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 42.7% of residents (6,446 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 while 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, with the remaining 70.2% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. 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, higher than the Sydney metro 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 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 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 educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 59.7% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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% 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

Bellevue Hill has 87 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 42 different routes, which together facilitate 5,984 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent; residents typically live just 134 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 69%, with trains used by 9% and walking by 8%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 60.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 854 trips per day, equating to roughly 68 weekly trips per 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 excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 94% of Bellevue Hill residents have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.7% and 5.4% of residents respectively. 77.3% of Bellevue Hill residents reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.7%, or 2,980 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in Bellevue Hill are strong, with national rankings generally in line with 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's population is more linguistically diverse than most local areas, with 17.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 37.2% of Bellevue Hill residents were born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 38.3%.

Notably, Judaism is substantially overrepresented at 23.4%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (21.9%), Australian (17.6%), and Other (15.5%). Some ethnic groups notably diverge from regional averages: Hungarian is overrepresented at 2.1% compared to 0.3%, South African at 2.7% versus 0.5%, and Polish at 2.6% against 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 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 year-olds are under-represented at 13.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.2% to 7.7%, and the 15-24 cohort has grown from 11.3% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort has declined from 10.9% to 9.5%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.9% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bellevue Hill's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, increasing by 568 people (148%) from 383 to 952. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 74% 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.