Bellevue Heights

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

As of November 2025, Bellevue Heights' population is approximately 8,391. This figure represents an increase of 783 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,608. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates; as of June 2024, the estimated resident population was 8,401, with an additional 19 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 962 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bellevue Heights' growth rate of 10.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (4.4%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during 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 and years post-2032, it adopts the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on demographic trends, Bellevue Heights is expected to increase by approximately 675 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of about 8.2% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Bellevue Heights when compared nationally

Bellevue Heights has recorded approximately 17 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY2021 and FY2025, 89 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY2026. On average, around 7.8 new residents have arrived per year for each dwelling constructed during this period.

This indicates that supply is lagging behind demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties is $412,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market with high-end developments. In FY2026, Bellevue Heights has recorded $108.3 million in commercial development approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Bellevue Heights has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 44th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This suggests limited buyer options while demand for established dwellings strengthens.

However, construction activity has recently intensified. Recent construction in Bellevue Heights comprises 67% detached dwellings and 33% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density housing options. This is a significant shift from the current pattern, which is 87% houses, indicating diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Bellevue Heights has approximately 388 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location will gain around 685 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Bellevue Heights has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building), Flinders Village (Flinders University 50-Year Master Plan), Flagstaff Pines Residential Development, and Flinders Link Rail Extension.

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Employment performance in Bellevue Heights ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Bellevue Heights has an educated workforce with key services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. As of September 2025, 4,577 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0% below Greater Adelaide's and workforce participation at 59.0%, slightly below Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Major employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance is notably concentrated, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, manufacturing is under-represented, at 4.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.4 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from nearby regions. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force by 3.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellevue Heights's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Bellevue Heights SA2 is $51,386 and average income is $64,786. This is similar to Greater Adelaide's figures of median income $52,592 and average income $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $57,979 (median) and $73,098 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates household income ranks at the 51st percentile ($1,764 weekly), personal income at the 27th percentile. Income distribution shows 31.1% of locals (2,609 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to broader area's 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income. Bellevue Heights' SEIFA income ranking is in the 6th decile.

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

Bellevue Heights' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 86.7% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Adelaide metro had 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellevue Heights was 40.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.5% and rented ones at 19.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,992. Median weekly rent in Bellevue Heights was $330, compared to Adelaide metro's $335. Nationally, Bellevue Heights' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Bellevue Heights features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 72.1 percent of all households, including 31.7 percent couples with children, 30.1 percent couples without children, and 9.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.9 percent, with lone person households at 22.4 percent and group households comprising 5.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches the Greater Adelaide average.

Bellevue Heights shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Bellevue Heights, residents aged 15+ exhibit notably higher educational attainment than broader averages. Specifically, 41.9% hold university qualifications compared to the South Australian (SA) average of 25.7% and the SA4 region's 28.1%. This disparity indicates a significant educational advantage for the area. Among these residents with university qualifications, Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent in Bellevue Heights, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (17.5%). Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This figure comprises 15.7% in tertiary education, 8.8% in primary education, and 5.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Bellevue Heights has 53 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 58 different routes that facilitate 3,505 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 259 meters to the nearest one.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 500 trips per day, translating to roughly 66 weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Bellevue Heights are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Bellevue Heights shows below-average health indicators, with common conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older age groups compared to averages. Approximately 52% of residents have private health cover, higher than the SA2 area average but lower than Greater Adelaide's 58.5%.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (8.2%) and mental health issues (8.1%). About 67.3% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in Greater Adelaide. Around 19.7% of Bellevue Heights residents are aged 65 or over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 21.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Bellevue Heights are above average and align with the general population's health profile.

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

Bellevue Heights, surveyed in 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 20.4% of residents speaking languages other than English at home. In the same year, 31.3% of Bellevue Heights' population was born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 36.8%.

However, Buddhism was more prevalent in Bellevue Heights compared to Greater Adelaide, with 2.5% versus 1.4%. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (23.4%), and Other (9.4%). Notably, German ancestry was slightly higher at 6.3%, Welsh at 0.8%, and Polish at 1.0%, compared to regional averages of 5.9%, 0.6%, and 1.0% respectively.

Bellevue Heights's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Bellevue Heights has a median age of 39 years, matching the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and closely aligned with Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 cohort is notably over-represented in Bellevue Heights at 19.3%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while the 55-64 cohort is under-represented at 9.3%. This concentration of residents aged 15-24 is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. According to the 2021 Census, younger residents have lowered Bellevue Heights' median age by 1.2 years to 39. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 16.5% to 19.3%, and those aged 25-34 has risen from 13.0% to 14.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has decreased from 10.4% to 8.2%, and those aged 55-64 has dropped from 10.5% to 9.3%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Bellevue Heights' age profile by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 58%, adding 207 residents, reaching a total of 565. Conversely, the 75-84 and 65-74 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.