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 May 2026, is approximately 8,738, reflecting a 1.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,652. This growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures: 8,738 by June 2025 and an additional 127 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 650 persons per square kilometer. Belrose's 1.0% growth positions it within 2.7 percentage points of its SA3 area (3.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Considering these projections, the lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australian statistical areas, with Belrose expected to expand by 194 persons to 2041, reflecting a 2.2% increase over the 16 years.

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 so far, three approvals have 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 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 for buyer options, implying somewhat limited choices while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 37.0% detached dwellings and 63.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points and suit downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This is a significant change from the current housing mix of 79.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1218 people, reflecting Belrose's quiet, low activity development environment.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Belrose is expected to grow by 194 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of a local area can significantly be influenced by changes in infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 such projects that are expected to have an impact on the area. Notable among these are Belrose Village Green, Belrose North Residential Release, Davidson Park Environmental Restoration, and Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those projects likely to be most 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. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%. As of December 2025, 4349 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate at 1.3%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 61.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census data shows 51.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Education & training has a strong presence 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 local employment opportunities. Over the year to May-25, Belrose's labour force decreased by 0.3%, while employment fell by 1.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth along with marginal unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 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 this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Belrose SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $62,843 and an average level of $96,582. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. As of March 2026, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $69,328 (median) and $106,549 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 92nd percentile ($2,601 weekly). Income distribution shows 32.3% of Belrose's population falls within the $4000+ range, contrasting with metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 45.0% of households earning high weekly incomes 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.3% houses and 20.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to 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. The median weekly rent in Belrose was $885, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 compose 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 constitute 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

Educational qualifications in Belrose trail regional benchmarks: 35.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to 41.5% in the SA4 region. This gap indicates 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: 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 75 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 67 different routes that together facilitate 2,816 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 230 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 91% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in Belrose, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 51.8% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 402 trips are made daily, equating 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 nation's average among older cohorts. Private health cover rate in Belrose is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (6,090 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% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents in Belrose are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 24.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,156 people), which is higher than the 15.5% 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's cultural diversity was notable, with 16.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Belrose at 61.1%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, English comprised 28.8% of Belrose's population, substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%.

Australian ancestry made up 24.2%, also higher than the regional average of 17.8%. Other ancestry was notably lower at 10.1%, compared to the regional average of 16.0%. Certain ethnic groups showed notable divergences: South Australian ancestry was overrepresented at 1.5% in Belrose (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 Australia's median of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is over-represented in Belrose at 11.0%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.6%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population of 15 to 24-year-olds has grown from 12.3% to 14.9%, and the 55 to 64 cohort has increased from 10.8% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group has declined from 10.2% to 8.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 14.2% to 12.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Belrose. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 252 people (52%), from 482 to 735. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 68% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.