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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the Bellevue Hill statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 11,125. This reflects a growth of 535 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,590. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 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 level of population results in a density ratio of 4,694 persons per square kilometer, placing Bellevue Hill (SA2) within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 5.1% since the census is competitive with its SA3 area's growth fundamentals at 5.8%. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate that the Bellevue Hill (SA2) is expected to grow by 743 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 5.6% over the 17 years. This growth rate is just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Bellevue Hill averaged approximately 52 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 263 homes were approved, with an additional 59 approved in FY-26 to date.

The population has declined recently, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is approximately $1,785,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bellevue Hill records 66.0% more new home approvals per person, providing buyers with greater choice. New building activity consists of around 28.0% standalone homes and 72.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Bellevue Hill reflects a low density area, with approximately 215 people per approval.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the suburb is expected to grow by around 625 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.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 58 projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Belle de Vie, Blume, Kew Bellevue Hill, and Woollahra Station Activation (Eastern Suburbs Railway). The following list details those expected 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 2.5%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%. As of September 2025, 6,617 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is higher at 65.2%. Key industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Professional & technical employment is notably high, at 1.7 times the regional average. However, construction is under-represented, with only 5.0% of Bellevue Hill's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while labour force grew by 2.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and a slight rise in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted slightly (-0.03%), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts project total employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Bellevue Hill's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Bellevue Hill's median income among taxpayers is $83,234. The average income in the suburb is $245,141. Both figures place Bellevue Hill in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Bellevue Hill would be approximately $90,609 (median) and $266,860 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Bellevue Hill rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 42.7% of individuals earn over $4,000 per week (4,750 individuals), which is higher than the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. This affluence is reflected in the area's SEIFA income ranking, placing 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

Bellevue Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 33.9% houses and 66.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellevue Hill stood at 36.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,900, higher than Sydney metro's $3,600. The median weekly rent was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bellevue Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 67.8 percent of all households, including 30.8 percent couples with children, 28.4 percent couples without children, and 7.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.2 percent, with lone person households at 25.9 percent and group households comprising 6.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

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

Bellevue Hill's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 60.1% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 40.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways account for 16.9%, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 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

Transport analysis shows 74 active transport stops in Bellevue Hill. These are served by a mix of buses operating via 38 routes, offering a total of 5,804 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility rating is excellent, with residents located an average of 105 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run at an average frequency of 829 trips per day across all routes, translating to around 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 123%, covering 13,698 people, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 88.6% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (affecting 5.6% of residents) and mental health issues (5.2%), while 78.5% report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 77.6%.

Bellevue Hill has an 18.0% senior population aged 65 and over, totaling 2,002 people, which is higher than Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, mirroring the overall population's health profile.

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, compared to most local areas, showed high cultural diversity: 17.8% spoke a language other than English at home and 37.8% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 36.4%. However, Judaism stood out at 25.9%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (21.3%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (16.4%). Some ethnicities showed notable differences: Hungarian was overrepresented at 2.2% compared to the regional 1.2%, South African at 2.9% versus 2.4%, and Polish at 2.7% against a regional average of 1.9%.

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 Australia's national average of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age cohort is notably more prevalent in Bellevue Hill at 6.8%, while the 35-44 year-olds are less common at 13.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.2% to 6.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.8% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 10.2% to 8.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Bellevue Hill. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 137%, reaching 607 people from 255. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to contribute to 71% of the population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.