Belrose

Belrose is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Belrose's population, as of February 2026, is approximately 8,793. This figure represents a growth of 141 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,652. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,786 in June 2024 and an additional 68 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 654 persons per square kilometer. Belrose's growth rate of 1.6% since the census is within 1.7 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 3.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.7% of recent population gains in Belrose.

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 from 2022, using the 2021 Census as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Belrose is expected to expand by 316 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 3.5% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Belrose is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Belrose has seen approximately 19 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 96 homes. As of FY26, 2 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is likely keeping pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $661,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY26, $4.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belrose has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 14th percentile nationally, implying somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent construction comprises 37.0% detached dwellings and 63.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points and suit downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a considerable change from the current housing mix of 79.0% houses. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Belrose is 1218 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Belrose is expected to grow by 309 residents through to 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Belrose has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include Belrose Village Green, Belrose North Residential Release, Davidson Park Environmental Restoration, and Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Belrose ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Belrose has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.8%. In this month, 4,340 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Belrose is 60.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 51.8% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level.

Transport, postal & warehousing employs just 2.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-normal employment opportunities locally. Between May 2024 and April 2025, Belrose's labour force decreased by 0.7%, while employment fell by 1.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force increase by 2.4%, with a smaller unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Belrose's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Belrose SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $62,843 and an average level of $96,582. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Belrose SA2 would be approximately $68,411 (median) and $105,139 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 92nd percentile with a weekly income of $2,601. Distribution data shows that 32.3% of Belrose SA2's population falls within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident through 45.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Belrose's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 79.3% houses and 20.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belrose stood at 45.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented ones at 11.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,464, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Belrose was $885, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Belrose's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,464 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Belrose features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.4% of all households, consisting of 45.0% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households making up 0.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational achievement in Belrose places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In Belrose trail region, 35.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA4 regional average of 41.5%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (17.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (9.9%), primary education (9.7%), and tertiary education (4.9%).

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

Belrose has 75 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 67 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,816 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 230 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 91%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 51.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, an average of 402 trips are made daily, translating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Belrose's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Belrose's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (6,128 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.7 and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 67.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 25.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,280 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Belrose was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Belrose had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.0% born overseas. The predominant religion in Belrose was Christianity, accounting for 61.1%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Other (10.1%).

These figures differed from regional averages: English was substantially higher (vs 19.0%), Australian also higher (vs 17.8%), while Other was notably lower (vs 16.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: South African at 1.5% (vs 0.5% regionally), French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).

Belrose hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Belrose is 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, the cohort aged 75-84 is significantly over-represented in Belrose at 11.6%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 5.0%. This concentration of the 75-84 age group is well above the national average of 6.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.3% to 14.9%, while the cohort aged 65 to 74 has declined from 10.2% to 8.3%, and those aged 5 to 14 have decreased from 14.2% to 12.6%. Population forecasts for Belrose indicate significant demographic changes by 2041, with the cohort aged 85 and above projected to grow substantially, increasing by 284 people (54%) from 530 to 815. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 68% of the projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 are expected to experience population declines.