Belmont South - Blacksmiths
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Belmont South - Blacksmiths 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 South - Blacksmiths' population, as of August 2025, is approximately 5,821, indicating a growth of 141 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 2.5% rise from the previous figure of 5,680. The population estimate for June 2024 was 5,792, with an additional 50 validated new addresses contributing to this growth. The resulting population density is around 854 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages observed across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Belmont South - Blacksmiths' growth rate of 2.5% since the census places it within 0.3 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.8%. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 67.2% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

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 employs 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for national regional areas. Based on current numbers, Belmont South - Blacksmiths is expected to increase by 69 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of 0.7% over the 17-year period.

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

Belmont South - Blacksmiths has recorded approximately 19 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 97 homes. In FY26 so far, 1 approval has been recorded. On average, 0.5 new residents arrive per year for each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options while enabling population growth.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $508,000. In the current financial year, there have been $351,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Belmont South - Blacksmiths records 19.0% less building activity per person than Rest of NSW and ranks among the 40th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. Recent construction comprises 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 557 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Belmont South - Blacksmiths will gain 40 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Belmont South - Blacksmiths has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Pelican Foreshore Stabilisation Project, Belmont South Foreshore Stabilisation, Swansea Channel Dredging and Sand Transfer System, and Belmont Desalination Plant. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Belmont South - Blacksmiths recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Belmont South - Blacksmiths has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 4.3% and there's been an estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the past year as of June 2025.

There are 2,719 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is lower at 52.3%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a particularly high employment share, at 1.5 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.5% of Belmont South - Blacksmiths's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.0%, labour force grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Belmont South - Blacksmiths's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Belmont South - Blacksmiths was $50,776, with average income at $67,694. This is higher than national averages of $48,363 (median) and $61,007 (average). In comparison, Rest of NSW had median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Belmont South - Blacksmiths would be approximately $57,179 (median) and $76,230 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Belmont South - Blacksmiths fall between the 16th and 20th percentiles nationally. The most common income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, representing 26.0% of locals (1,513 people), similar to the broader area at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

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

In Belmont South - Blacksmiths, as per the latest Census, 77.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 22.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This differs from Non-Metro NSW where 82.4% were houses and 17.6% were other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Belmont South - Blacksmiths was higher at 41.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.3% and rented ones at 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Non-Metro NSW's $2,000 average. The median weekly rent was $330 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $370. Nationally, Belmont South - Blacksmiths' mortgage repayments were lower at $1,800 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $330 versus the national figure of $375.

Belmont South - Blacksmiths features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.2% of all households, including 23.2% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 31.7% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Belmont South - Blacksmiths faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (32.4%).

A total of 23.2% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 8.1% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education. Belmont South - Blacksmiths has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 334 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 970) offering balanced educational opportunities. All 3 schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 5.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.6, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

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

Belmont South - Blacksmiths has 59 active public transport stops. These are served by buses operating along 20 different routes, offering a total of 472 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 158 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 67 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

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

Private health cover is relatively high, at approximately 53% (~3,108 people). The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (12.0%) and mental health problems (9.8%), while 59.8% of residents report no medical conditions, compared to 62.6% in the Rest of NSW. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 27.5% (1,598 people), higher than the 21.4% in the Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some difficulties despite performing better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Belmont South - Blacksmiths placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Belmont South-Blacksmiths had a low cultural diversity, with 92.1% born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 97.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 52.2%, compared to 52.5% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were English (33.0%), Australian (31.8%), and Scottish (8.8%).

Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and Australian Aboriginal (4.9%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8% and 3.4%, respectively. Maltese was also slightly higher at 0.4%.

Belmont South - Blacksmiths hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Belmont South - Blacksmiths has a median age of 49, which is higher than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.7% locally, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 9.8%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.9% to 9.1% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 16.5% to 14.9%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 13.4% to 12.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Belmont South - Blacksmiths's age structure. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow by 107 people (19%), increasing from 558 to 666. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts.