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 analysis of ABS population updates for Bellevue Hill's broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Bellevue Hill's population is estimated at around 11,093 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 503 people (4.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,590 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 11,065 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 103 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,680 persons per square kilometer, placing Bellevue Hill in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bellevue Hill's 4.7% growth since census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.5%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected in Bellevue Hill. The suburb is expected to grow by 741 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 5.9% in total over the 17 years.

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, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Bellevue Hill averaged around 51 new dwelling approvals each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 259 homes were approved, with a further 46 approved in FY-26 so far.

The population has been declining recently, suggesting new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering buyers good choice. 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 64.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. Building activity shows 27.0% standalone homes and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Bellevue Hill reflects a low density area with around 219 people per approval.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Bellevue Hill to grow by 655 residents through to 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 to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 56 projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Belle de Vie, Blume, Kew Bellevue Hill, and the development at 80-84 Drumalbyn Road. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Bellevue Hill performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Bellevue Hill has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%. Residents' participation in the workforce is high at 65.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical (1.7 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Construction is under-represented with only 5.0% of Bellevue Hill's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force by 2.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellevue Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2022 shows Bellevue Hill's median income among taxpayers was $83,234. The average income was $245,141. Nationally, these figures place Bellevue Hill in the top percentile. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 and average income was $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $93,730 (median) and $276,053 (average). Census data reveals Bellevue Hill's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 42.7% of individuals earn over $4,000 per week, differing from surrounding regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Bellevue Hill demonstrates considerable affluence with 54.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 98th percentile for disposable income. The area'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

As per the latest Census evaluation, dwellings in Bellevue Hill consisted of 33.9% houses and 66.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metropolitan area'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, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $3,600. The median weekly rent in Bellevue Hill was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bellevue Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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% of all households, including 30.8% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households at 25.9% and group households comprising 6.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, 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

Educational attainment in Bellevue Hill is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 60.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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% of qualifications, 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. Bellevue Hill has a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 4,410 students. The area's educational performance is exceptional (ICSEA: 1164), placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. Bellevue Hill functions as an education hub with 39.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.8, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis in Bellevue Hill shows 68 active public transport stops operating. These are mixed bus services. There are 38 different routes serving these stops, collectively offering 3,586 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 105 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 512 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Bellevue Hill, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 123%, covering 13,658 people, compared to 89.7% across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.6% and 5.2% of residents respectively.

78.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. Bellevue Hill has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,996 people), higher than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Bellevue Hill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellevue Hill had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 17.8% of its residents speaking languages other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bellevue Hill, accounting for 36.4% of people. However, Judaism was significantly overrepresented, comprising 25.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (21.3%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (16.4%). Notably, Hungarian (2.2% vs regional 1.2%), South African (2.9% vs 2.4%) and Polish (2.7% vs 1.9%) ethnicities were more prevalent in Bellevue Hill than the broader region.

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

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. In comparison with the Greater Sydney average, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Bellevue Hill at 6.8%, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 13.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.2% to 6.8% of Bellevue Hill's population, and the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.8% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 13.3% to 12.0%, and the 65 to 74 age group has dropped from 10.2% to 8.9%. Population forecasts for Bellevue Hill indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 138% (from 255 to 606 people), with residents aged 65 and older representing 71% of anticipated population growth. However, the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to experience population declines.