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 21,391 as of February 2026. This shows a 5.2% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 20,332 people. The change is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimated resident population of 20,963 and an additional 698 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 4,743 persons per square kilometer, placing Belmore-Belfield in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The area's growth rate is close to that of its SA3 region (5.7%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.4% of recent population gains.

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 used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate a population increase just below the national median by 2041, with Belmore-Belfield expected to gain 9.1% 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 the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 290 homes approved during this period and an additional 56 approved so far in FY26. This results in an average of about 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the same period. However, recent figures indicate an acceleration to 4.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. The average construction cost value for new homes is around $381,000.

This financial year has seen $8.5 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belmore - Belfield maintains similar development levels per person, indicating a balanced market consistent with the broader area. However, development activity is lower than national averages, possibly due to market maturity or development constraints. The breakdown of new building activity shows 51% detached dwellings and 49% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets.

With approximately 495 people per approval, Belmore - Belfield indicates a mature market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by around 1,950 residents, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections, although buyers may face increased competition as the population expands.

Belmore - Belfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 42 such projects that are likely to impact the area. Among these, notable projects include Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade, Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence, and The Balfour, Belfield. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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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 representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 5.3% as of September 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%. As of September 2025, 10,643 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher at 5.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is lower at 64.3% versus Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census data shows that 40.1% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing has a notably high 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 the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force increased by 3.9%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment to 6.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest that Belmore-Belfield's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Belmore-Belfield SA2 has an income level below the national average, according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $50,225, with an average income of $62,028. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $54,675 (median) and $67,524 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 37th percentile ($1,525 weekly), while personal income sits at the 19th percentile. The majority of locals, 30.8% or 6,588 people, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to surrounding regions 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

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). This compares to Sydney metro's composition of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belmore-Belfield was at 29.3%, similar to Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (30.0%) or rented (40.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,169, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $395, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 71.6 percent of all households, including 34.7 percent couples with children, 20.4 percent couples without children, and 14.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.4 percent, with lone person households at 24.8 percent and group households comprising 3.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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 prevalent at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 17.3%. Educational participation is high, with 31.9% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 6.9% in tertiary education.

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

Belmore-Belfield has 129 active public transport stops serving buses on 41 routes, offering 4,746 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility, with an average distance of 140 meters to the nearest stop. Car is the dominant commuting mode at 75%, followed by train at 15%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 40.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 678 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 36 weekly trips per stop.

The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Belmore - Belfield's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Belmore-Belfield shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly among younger residents. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~10,652 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (6.2%) and diabetes (5.8%), with 76.0% reporting no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.2%, compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 highly diverse population, with 48.2% born overseas and 63.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Belmore-Belfield, accounting for 60.7%. However, Islam is significantly higher at 12.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.8%), Lebanese (12.5%, substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%), and Greek (10.8%, also substantially higher). Notably, Korean (3.2% vs 1.1%), Vietnamese (3.4% vs 1.8%), and Italian (6.3% vs 3.4%) groups are overrepresented in Belmore-Belfield compared to regional averages.

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 the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 cohort is over-represented at 12.4% locally while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 12.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.4%, and the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 12.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Belmore-Belfield. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 52% (702 people), reaching 2,046 from 1,343. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 64% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.