Belmont - Bennetts Green

Belmont - Bennetts Green is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Belmont - Bennetts Green's population is around 18,100 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 236 people (1.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,864 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,873 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 271 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 814 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Belmont - Bennetts Green's 1.3% growth since the census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 93.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to contract by 602 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to increase by 372 people. See the age section for more details.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Belmont - Bennetts Green, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Belmont - Bennetts Green has averaged around 39 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 198 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, a positive for buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $391,000. Additionally, $85.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Relative to the Rest of NSW, Belmont - Bennetts Green has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 38th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options and strengthening demand for established homes. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New development consists of 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% medium and high-density housing, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 81.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated count of 552 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

With the population expected to remain stable or decline, Belmont - Bennetts Green should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Belmont - Bennetts Green has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development, Billy's Lookout, Teralba, the 364 Pacific Highway Townhouse Development, and Lorikeet Ridge Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Belmont - Bennetts Green shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Belmont - Bennetts Green features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,883 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.2% above Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional NSW's 61.3%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 22.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care and social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry and fishing is under-represented, with only 0.3% of Belmont - Bennetts Green's workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. While local employment opportunities exist, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population relative to the local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force increase by 1.4% alongside a 0.2% employment decline, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 1.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, a labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Belmont - Bennetts Green. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Belmont - Bennetts Green's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Belmont - Bennetts Green SA2 is higher than average nationally, with the median assessed at $55,514 while the average income stands at $70,614. This contrasts with Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $60,433 (median) and $76,870 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Belmont - Bennetts Green, between the 37th and 37th percentiles. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.3% of residents (5,303 people), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 38th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Belmont - Bennetts Green is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Belmont - Bennetts Green, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.6% houses and 19.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Belmont - Bennetts Green was in line with that of Regional NSW, at 40.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (36.6%) or rented (23.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,009, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Belmont - Bennetts Green's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Belmont - Bennetts Green has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 71.7% of all households, comprising 28.9% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Belmont - Bennetts Green shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.5%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (31.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 209 active transport stops operating within Belmont - Bennetts Green, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 57 individual routes, collectively providing 1,196 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 144 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, and the car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 22.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 170 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 5 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Belmont - Bennetts Green is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Belmont - Bennetts Green faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~9,792 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7 and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 61.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over (4,329 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Belmont - Bennetts Green is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Belmont - Bennetts Green was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 90.5% of the population born in Australia, 93.7% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Belmont - Bennetts Green is Christianity, which makes up 54.9% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Belmont - Bennetts Green are English, comprising 32.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 31.6% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.7% in Belmont - Bennetts Green (vs 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 3.4% (vs 4.6%) and Macedonian at 0.2% (vs 0.4%).

Belmont - Bennetts Green hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Belmont - Bennetts Green's median age of 44 years stands similar to Regional NSW's 43 as well as well above the 38-year national average. Relative to Regional NSW, Belmont - Bennetts Green has a higher concentration of 85+ residents (3.8%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (10.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 10.8% to 12.3% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 10.8% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, Belmont - Bennetts Green is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 50% (339 people), reaching 1,024 from 684. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 61% of anticipated growth. Conversely, both 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 age groups will see reduced numbers.