Belmore - Belfield
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of November 2025, is approximately 21,033, reflecting a 701-person increase since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 3.4% growth from the previous census figure of 20,332 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,966 in June 2024 and an additional 696 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 4,663 persons per square kilometer, placing Belmore-Belfield in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This high ranking indicates a highly-sought resource for land in the area. Belmore-Belfield's growth rate since the census, at 3.4%, is within 1.4 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.8%.

The primary driver of population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 74.4% of overall population 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, 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the national median, with Belmore-Belfield expected to expand by 2,378 persons by 2041, recording a total gain of 11.0% over the 17-year period.

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 has averaged approximately 58 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 290 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 47 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.5 new residents have been added per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand scenario that has recently accelerated to 4.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $381,000.

This year, $8.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belmore-Belfield has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader region. However, these levels are lower than national averages, suggesting a mature market and possible development constraints. New building activity shows 51.0% detached dwellings and 49.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an expanding range of medium-density options catering to various price brackets.

The area currently has around 495 people per approval, further supporting the notion of a mature market. Looking ahead, Belmore-Belfield is projected to grow by 2,308 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, though heightened competition among buyers can be expected 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 influencing the region. Notable initiatives include Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade, Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence, and The Balfour, Belfield. Projects of greatest relevance 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 strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 5.1% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 10,744 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is 0.9% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Belmore - Belfield lags at 49.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with 7.4% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.3% while labour force increased by 2.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Belmore - Belfield's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Belmore-Belfield's median income among taxpayers was $45,746 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $58,502 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median and average incomes were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Belmore-Belfield's median income will be approximately $51,515 and the average income around $65,879, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 37th percentile ($1,525 weekly) while personal income was at the 19th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Belmore-Belfield spans 30.8% of locals (6,478 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Belmore-Belfield, as per the latest Census, 51.2% of dwellings were houses, with 48.8% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This contrasted with Sydney metropolitan areas where 48.7% were houses and 51.3% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Belmore-Belfield stood at 29.3%, similar to the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged properties making up 30.0% and rented dwellings accounting for 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 in Belmore-Belfield was $395, compared to $390 in Sydney metro areas. 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, smaller than Greater Sydney's 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 at 31.9%, comprising primary (9.5%), secondary (8.3%), and tertiary education (6.9%).

Belmore - Belfield has a network of 8 schools educating approximately 2,170 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1015) and balanced educational opportunities. The area's 6 primary and 2 secondary schools serve distinct age groups. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 94 active transport stops operating within Belmore-Belfield area. These are served by 41 bus routes, providing a total of 6,619 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 136 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 945 trips per day 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 area. Both young and old age cohorts exhibit 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. Meanwhile, 76.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.7% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016 data, 17.7% of residents are 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 is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 48.2% of its population born overseas and 63.8% speaking a language other than English at home. As of the latest census data on 27 June 2016, Christianity was found to be the main religion in Belmore-Belfield, comprising 60.7% of people in the area. However, Islam is notably overrepresented in Belmore-Belfield compared to Greater Sydney, with 12.2% of the population identifying as Muslim.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups represented are Other at 20.8%, Lebanese at 12.5%, and Greek at 10.8%. There are also notable differences in the representation of Korean (3.2%), Vietnamese (3.4%), and Italian (6.3%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages.

Belmore - Belfield's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Belmore-Belfield is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the 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 post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.2% of the population, while the 35-44 age group has declined from 13.5% to 12.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Belmore-Belfield, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 59%, reaching 2,046 people from 1,285. This growth is led by demographic aging, as residents aged 65 and older represent 63% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.