Belrose
Statistical Area - sa2

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 Aug 2025, is around 8,820, reflecting a 1.9% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 8,652 people. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 8,786 in June 2024 and 67 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density is 656 persons per square kilometer. Belrose's growth rate of 1.9% since census is within 1.2 percentage points of its SA4 region (3.1%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.7% of recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data is not available, 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, Belrose's population is projected to expand by 316 persons, an increase of 3.2% 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. Development approval data, produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, shows 96 dwellings approved over the past five years from FY21 to FY25, with one recorded so far in FY26. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $452,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year, $4.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belrose records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 14th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 37.0% detached dwellings and 63.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant shift from the current housing mix of 79.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1218 people in the area, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Belrose will gain 282 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Belrose has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Killarney Heights Public School Upgrade, Belrose Telecommunications Tower, Davidson Park Environmental Restoration, and Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment, as detailed below for relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis places Belrose well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Belrose has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

The labour force participation rate is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Education & training has a strong presence with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.9% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities.

Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, Belrose saw its labour force decrease by 0.0% and employment decrease by 0.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. As at Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Belrose's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Belrose had a median taxpayer income of $58,600 and an average income of $92,636. These figures are high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Using Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $64,812 (median) and $102,455 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Belrose's median weekly household income ranks at the 93rd percentile ($2,601). Income distribution shows 32.3% of Belrose's population falls within the $4000+ range, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 45.0% of households earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting high consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile. Belrose'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

In Belrose, as per the latest Census evaluation, 79.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 20.7% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 57.6% houses and 42.4% 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 in the area was $3,464, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $3,000. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Belrose was $885, higher than Sydney metro's $592. Nationally, Belrose's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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, including 45.0% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.6%, consisting of 19.7% lone person households and 0.9% group households. 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

Belrose's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 35.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to 41.5% in the SA4 region. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (17.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Belrose, educating approximately 2,031 students; the area serves as an educational center for the broader region with school capacity exceeding typical residential needs (23.0 places per 100 residents vs 16.2 regionally). The educational mix includes four primary and two K-12 schools. Belrose demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1120.

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

Belrose has 68 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses, with 68 individual routes in total. Collectively, these routes provide 1,967 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 230 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 281 trips per day, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Belrose are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Belrose shows below-average health indicators, with common conditions like arthritis and asthma prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 67% of Belrose's total population (5,918 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 71.5%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Arthritis affects 8.7% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.1%. Conversely, 67.9% report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Sydney's 74.7%. Belrose has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.6% (2,258 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 17.8%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Belrose was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Belrose's cultural diversity was notable, with 16.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 29.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Belrose, comprising 61.1% of its population. However, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.4% versus 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Other (10.1%). Certain ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African residents comprised 1.5% in Belrose compared to 0.9% regionally, French residents were at 0.8% versus 1.1%, and New Zealand residents stood at 0.9%.

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

The median age in Belrose is 46 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and above the Australian median of 38 years. The proportion of people aged 75-84 in Belrose is notably higher at 11.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's average and the national figure of 6%. Conversely, those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 5.0%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the proportion of people aged 15-24 has increased from 12.3% to 14.6%, while those aged 65-74 have declined from 10.2% to 8.5% and those aged 5-14 have dropped from 14.2% to 12.9%. By 2041, the population projections indicate significant growth in the 85+ age cohort, with an increase of 311 people (62%) from 503 to 815. The overall demographic trend shows a clear aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 69% of projected growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.