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

Belmont-Bennetts Green's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 18,093 by November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 229 people (1.3%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,864. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 17,878 in June 2024 and 263 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 814 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 1.3% since the Census is within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 average (2.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration drove population growth, contributing approximately 93.5% of overall gains during recent periods.

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 utilized, 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. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decline by 602 persons according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts like those aged 85 and over are expected to grow, with a projected increase of 372 people in this group.

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 approximately 39 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 198 homes. As of FY26 so far, 9 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to other areas, benefiting buyers while new homes are constructed at an average cost of $391,000. This financial year has seen $85.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Compared 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 nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established homes. This reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 63% detached dwellings and 37% medium to high-density housing, offering a range of price points from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options, marking a shift from the current 81% houses mix. With an estimated 552 people per dwelling approval, Belmont-Bennetts Green maintains a quiet development environment. Stable or declining population is expected, potentially reducing housing pressure and creating buying opportunities.

With 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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 30 such projects that could potentially affect this area. Notable among these are Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development, Billy's Lookout at Teralba, the 364 Pacific Highway Townhouse Development, and Lorikeet Ridge Estate. The following list provides more details on those likely to have the 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 has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.6% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. There were 9,003 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 0.2% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction showed notable concentration at 1.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had lower representation at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force increased by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 1.0 percentage points. Rest of NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment during the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 financial year 2022 shows Belmont - Bennetts Green SA2 had a median income of $52,051 and an average income of $68,128 among taxpayers. These figures are higher than the national averages. Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $58,615 (median) and $76,719 (average). Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Belmont - Bennetts Green rank modestly, between the 37th and 37th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 29.3% of locals (5,301 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort also represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 38th percentile. 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

The dwelling structure in Belmont - Bennetts Green, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.6% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.4% houses and 17.6% other dwellings. Home ownership levels in Belmont - Bennetts Green were similar to those in Non-Metro NSW at 40.4%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (36.6%) or rented (23.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,009, higher than the Non-Metro NSW average of $2,000 but lower than the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure stood at $360, which is less than the Non-Metro NSW figure of $370 and also lower than the national average of $375.

Belmont - Bennetts Green has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.7% of all households, including 28.9% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Rest of NSW average.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 19.5%, which is significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials.

This includes advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 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

Belmont-Bennetts Green has 159 operational public transport stops. These are served by 57 different bus routes, offering a total of 1,193 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 145 meters to the nearest stop.

Bus services run approximately 170 times daily across all routes, equating to about seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Belmont - Bennetts Green is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Belmont - Bennetts Green faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 53% (~9,661 people) have private health cover, a rate higher than the state average. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health concerns (9.8%), while 61.2% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of NSW's 62.6%. The area has a notably older population: 23.9% (4,318 people) are aged 65 and over, compared to 21.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors show similar challenges to those seen in the general 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-Bennett's Green had a low cultural diversity, with 90.5% of its residents born in Australia, 93.7% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 54.9%, compared to 52.5% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestral groups were English (32.8%), Australian (31.6%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, Welsh (0.7%) and Macedonian (0.2%) were underrepresented compared to regional averages, while Australian Aboriginal (3.4%) was equally represented.

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

Belmont-Bennetts Green has a median age of 44 years, similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Belmont-Bennetts Green has a higher proportion of residents aged 85+ (3.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (11.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 25 to 34 grew from 10.8% to 11.8%, while the 5 to 14 age group declined from 12.1% to 11.0%. By 2041, Belmont-Bennetts Green's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 1,024 people from the current 665. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 53% of this growth. Conversely, both the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 age groups are anticipated to decrease in number.