Bellevue Hill

Bellevue Hill 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 February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Bellevue Hill is around 11,130. This reflects an increase of 540 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,590 people. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 11,068, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 103 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,696 persons per square kilometer, placing Bellevue Hill within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 5.1% since the census is competitive with its SA3 area's growth rate of 6.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Bellevue Hill.

According to projections adopted by AreaSearch, the suburb's population is expected to increase by 751 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.2% over the 17-year period. These projections are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia aggregations for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bellevue Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bellevue Hill recorded around 52 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years ending FY-26, totalling an estimated 263 homes. As of FY-26, 59 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has likely seen new supply keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,785,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bellevue Hill records 66.0% more construction activity per person, creating greater choice for buyers. New development consists of 28.0% detached dwellings and 72.0% medium and high-density housing, promoting affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Bellevue Hill reflects a low density area with around 217 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Bellevue Hill will gain 689 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

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

Bellevue Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 58 potential impact projects in total. Key initiatives include Belle de Vie, Blume, Kew Bellevue Hill, and Woollahra Station Activation (Eastern Suburbs Railway). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Bellevue Hill ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Bellevue Hill has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, and it saw an estimated employment growth of 3.4% in the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 6,658 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is at 72.5%, close to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses show that 60.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, construction has limited presence, with only 5.0% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.4%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellevue Hill's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows Bellevue Hill's median income at $83,234 and average income at $245,141. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $90,609 (median) and $266,860 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data ranks Bellevue Hill's household, family, and personal incomes between the 98th and 98th percentiles nationally. The $4000+ earnings band includes 42.7% of residents (4,752 individuals), contrasting with surrounding regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 band dominates at 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 54.6% of households, indicating strong consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income, and residents rank in the 98th percentile for disposable income. Bellevue Hill's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Bellevue Hill features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Bellevue Hill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 33.9% houses and 66.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellevue Hill was at 36.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,900, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $650, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bellevue Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bellevue Hill features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.8% of all households, including 30.8% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.2%, consisting of 25.9% lone person households and 6.5% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Bellevue Hill demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Bellevue Hill is notably higher than national averages. As of the latest data, 60.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 40.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways account for 16.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.8% and certificates 7.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in secondary education, 9.1% in primary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bellevue Hill has 74 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by 38 different routes, offering a total of 5,804 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically being 105 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the dominant mode at 69%, followed by trains at 10% and walking at 7%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 60.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 829 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 78 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bellevue Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Bellevue Hill's health outcomes show remarkable results according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, indicating a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 123% of the total population (13,704 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in Bellevue Hill, affecting 5.6% and 5.2% of residents respectively. Notably, 78.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,103 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Bellevue Hill are particularly strong, aligning broadly with national rankings for the general population.

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

Bellevue Hill's population showed greater linguistic diversity, with 17.8% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the local majority. Born overseas, 37.8% of Bellevue Hill residents were recorded. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion (36.4%), but Judaism stood out at 25.9%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%.

Ancestry-wise, English was the top group at 21.3%, followed by Australian at 17.7% and Other at 16.4%. Notable disparities existed for Hungarian (2.2% vs regional 0.3%), South Australian (2.9% vs 0.5%) and Polish (2.7% vs 0.6%) ethnicities.

Bellevue Hill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Bellevue Hill is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is over-represented in Bellevue Hill at 7.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 13.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.2% to 7.3% of the population between 2016 and 2021. The 15-24 cohort increased from 11.8% to 13.2%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.3% to 11.8%. The 5-14 age group dropped from 12.4% to 11.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Bellevue Hill. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 126%, reaching 628 people from 278. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 68% of the population growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.