Belmore - Belfield

Belmore - Belfield has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Belmore - Belfield's population is around 21,033 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 701 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,332 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,966 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 696 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,663 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Belmore - Belfield's growth rate of 3.4% since census positions it within 1.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 74.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Belmore - Belfield is expected to increase by 2,378 persons, reflecting a gain of 11.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Belmore - Belfield recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Belmore-Belfield averaged approximately 58 new dwelling approvals annually over recent years. Between financial years FY21 and FY25290 homes were approved, with an additional 49 approved in FY26 as of the latest figures. This translates to around 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five financial years. However, this figure has increased to 4.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting a rise in demand and potential supply constraints.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $381,000. Commercial approvals registered in Belmore-Belfield totalled $8.5 million in the current financial year, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. When compared to Greater Sydney, Belmore-Belfield maintains similar development levels per capita, indicating a balanced market consistent with broader regional trends. However, these development levels are lower than national averages, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

The mix of new building activity in Belmore-Belfield comprises 51% detached dwellings and 49% townhouses or apartments, offering a range of medium-density options to cater to diverse price brackets. The area indicates a mature market with approximately 495 people per approval. By 2041, Belmore-Belfield is projected to grow by an additional 2,308 residents, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, although heightened competition among buyers may arise as the population increases.

Belmore - Belfield 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 identified 42 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade, Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence, and The Balfour, Belfield. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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Employment performance in Belmore - Belfield has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Belmore - Belfield has a well-educated workforce with professional services strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 5.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%.

As of September 2025, there are 10,643 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 49.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 7.4%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 3.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while overall employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Belmore - Belfield's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Belmore - Belfield SA2 had a median income of $45,746 and an average income of $58,502 in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are below Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 for the same period. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,515 (median) and $65,879 (average). In 2021 Census figures, household income ranked at the 37th percentile ($1,525 weekly), while personal income was at the 19th percentile. The predominant income cohort, spanning 30.8% of locals (6,478 people), fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 79.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 32nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Belmore - Belfield displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Belmore-Belfield, as per the latest Census, consisted of 51.2% houses and 48.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belmore-Belfield was at 29.3%, similar to the Sydney metro level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (30.0%) or rented (40.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,169, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $395, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Belmore-Belfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Belmore - Belfield has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 71.6% of all households, including 34.7% couples with children, 20.4% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.4%, with lone person households at 24.8% and group households making up 3.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Belmore - Belfield aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 27.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (17.3%). Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.5% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 6.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Belmore-Belfield has 94 active public transport stops, all bus services. These are covered by 41 routes, offering a total of 6,619 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 136 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

Daily service frequency averages 945 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 70 weekly trips per individual stop.

Belmore - Belfield's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Belmore-Belfield. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~10,327 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.2 and 5.8% of residents respectively. 76.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.7% across Greater Sydney. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,727 people), which is higher than the 15.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Belmore - Belfield is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Belmore-Belfield has a population where 48.2% were born overseas, with 63.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Belmore-Belfield, comprising 60.7% of its population, though this is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 24.7% for Islam. The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.8%), Lebanese (12.5%), and Greek (10.8%).

Notably, Korean (3.2%) and Vietnamese (3.4%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Italian (6.3%) is also higher than the regional average of 3.9%.

Belmore - Belfield's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Belmore-Belfield is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented in Belmore-Belfield at 12.3%, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 12.8%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 13.2% of the population, while the 35-44 age group has decreased from 13.5% to 12.8%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Belmore-Belfield. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 59%, reaching 2,046 people from the current 1,285. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 63% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.