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 is 21,026 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 694 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,332. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 20,970 in June 2024 and 692 new addresses validated post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 4,662 persons per square kilometer, placing Belmore-Belfield in the top 10% nationally. The area's 3.4% growth since Census is close to its SA3 area's 4.6%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.4% of population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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. Future trends suggest a population increase just below the national median by 2041, with an expected expansion of 2,378 persons, representing an 11.0% total gain over 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, totaling 290 homes. In FY26, 41 dwellings have been approved so far. On average, 1.5 new residents per year were associated with each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. However, this figure has increased to 4.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing demand and potentially tightening supply.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $572,000. This fiscal year, $8.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belmore - Belfield maintains similar development levels per capita, suggesting a balanced market aligned with broader regional trends. Nationally, however, development activity is higher, potentially pointing to local constraints.

Detached dwellings accounted for 51.0% of new building activity, while townhouses or apartments made up 49.0%, indicating a growing variety of medium-density options across different price points. With approximately 495 people per approval, Belmore - Belfield demonstrates a mature market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 2,315 residents. Current building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, although increased competition among buyers may arise as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 42 projects potentially impacting 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 an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 5.1% in June 2025.

Employment grew by 2.3% over the previous year. As of June 2025, 10,744 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 49.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Transport, postal & warehousing had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services had limited presence at 7.4% compared to 11.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force by 2.6%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Belmore-Belfield's employment mix indicates potential 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

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. These figures are below Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $51,515 and $65,879 based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 37th percentile ($1,525 weekly), while personal income sits at the 19th percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 30.8% of locals (6,476 people) in the $1,500-$2,999 category, similar to surrounding regions where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.6% of income remaining, 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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Belmore-Belfield, 51.2% of dwellings were houses while 48.8% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belmore-Belfield was similar to Sydney metro at 29.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (30.0%) or rented (40.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in this area was $2,169, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure stood at $395 compared to Sydney'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 at 3.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, 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 (19.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (17.3%). Educational participation is 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. Belmore - Belfield has a robust network of 8 schools educating approximately 2,170 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1015) offering 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

Belmore-Belfield has 94 active public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 41 individual routes, facilitating 6,619 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located just 136 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 945 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 49% of the total population (~10,323 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis (6.2%) and diabetes (5.8%), while 76.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.7% across Greater Sydney. As of June 2021, 17.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,725 people), higher than the 15.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning 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 high level of cultural diversity, with 48.2% of its population born overseas and 63.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Belmore-Belfield, comprising 60.7% of the population. Islam makes up 12.2%, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 24.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.8%), Lebanese (12.5%), and Greek (10.8%). Notably, Korean (3.2%) and Vietnamese (3.4%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.3% and 3.7%, respectively. Italian representation is also higher than the regional average at 6.3%.

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 Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group is over-represented in Belmore-Belfield at 12.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 12.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.2%, and the 35-44 age group has declined from 13.5% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Belmore-Belfield. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 59%, reaching 2,046 people from 1,284. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 63% of the anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.