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 per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 8,821 by Nov 2025. This figure represents a growth of 169 people (2.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,652. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 8,787 in June 2024 and an additional 67 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 656 persons per square kilometer. Belrose's growth rate of 2.0% since the Census is within 1.2 percentage points of the SA4 region's 3.2%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.7% of overall population gains in 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, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts and latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to expand by 316 persons by 2041, reflecting a total 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 over the past five financial years, totalling 96 homes. In FY26 so far, 1 approval has been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is likely keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $452,000, in line with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $4.6 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belrose has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 14th percentile nationally, suggesting 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 for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a considerable change from the current housing mix of 79.0% houses. The estimated count of 1218 people per dwelling approval reflects Belrose's quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Belrose is expected to grow by 281 residents through to 2041, with new housing supply likely meeting demand based on current development patterns and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Looking ahead, Belrose is expected to grow by 281 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that may impact this region. Notable initiatives include Belrose Village Green, Belrose North Residential Release, Davidson Park Environmental Restoration, and Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment. Below is a list detailing the most relevant projects.

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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. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney at 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in education & training with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.3%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating higher-than-average local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Belrose's labour force decreased by 0%, while employment fell by 0.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and labour force grow by 2.9%. As of Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, lower than the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Belrose's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.9% in five years and 14.0% in 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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Belrose SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $58,600 and an average income of $92,636. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the national median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ending June 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,989 (median) and $104,317 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes rank exceptionally high at the 92nd percentile with weekly earnings of $2,601. Income distribution data shows that 32.3% of Belrose's population falls within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the metropolitan region 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, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally. 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

In Belrose, as per the latest Census evaluation, 79.3% of dwellings were houses while 20.7% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 57.6% were houses and 42.4% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Belrose stood at 45.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 42.5% and rented ones 11.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,464, higher than Sydney's average of $3,000. The median weekly rent was recorded at $885, compared to Sydney's $592. Nationally, Belrose's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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, 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%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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%. This difference indicates potential for educational advancement and skill enhancement. Bachelor's degrees are most prevalent at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 30.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 13.5% and certificates at 17.2%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.9% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by a total of 68 different routes, providing 1,967 weekly passenger trips collectively. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located 230 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 281 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 outcomes, with common conditions like arthritis and asthma affecting 8.7% and 7.1% of residents respectively. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67%, compared to Greater Sydney's 71.5% and the national average of 55.3%. About 67.9% of Belrose residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 74.7%.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 17.8%. Health outcomes among seniors present similar challenges to the general 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's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 16.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Belrose, accounting for 61.1%, which is higher than Greater Sydney's 51.6%. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Other (10.1%).

Notably, South African ancestry was overrepresented at 1.5% in Belrose compared to the regional average of 0.9%, while French ancestry stood at 0.8% (vs 1.1%) and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 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 also above Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort makes up 11.4% of the local population, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average and well above Australia's national figure of 6%. Conversely, those aged 25-34 make up only 5% of Belrose's population, lower than the Greater Sydney average. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of people aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.3% to 14.6%, while those aged 65 to 74 have decreased from 10.2% to 8.5%. The population forecasts for Belrose in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow by 311 people (an increase of 62%) from 503 to 815 people. This growth is part of a wider trend of an aging population, with those aged 65 and above expected to comprise 69% of the total population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.