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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Bellevue Hill is around 11,184. This reflects a growth of 594 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,590. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 11,124 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 126 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 4,719 persons per square kilometer, placing Bellevue Hill within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.6% since census is within 1.5 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.0% 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. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 696 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.7% in total over the 16 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 for Bellevue Hill shows an average of around 52 new homes approved annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 263 homes were approved, with a further 68 approved in FY-26 as of the current date.

The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers. The average construction cost value of new properties is $1,785,000, indicating a focus on the premium market by developers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bellevue Hill has 66.0% more building activity per person. This increased activity offers buyers greater choice. The new building activity comprises 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium and high-density housing.

This skew towards compact living provides affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Bellevue Hill has around 218 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bellevue Hill is forecasted to gain approximately 636 residents by 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.

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

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Employment conditions in Bellevue Hill demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Bellevue Hill has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of that date, 6,670 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Bellevue Hill stood at 71.6%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Notably, 60.3% of residents worked from home based on Census responses, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Bellevue Hill showed a particularly high concentration in professional & technical jobs, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction had lower representation at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% and labour force grew by 3.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable in Bellevue Hill. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Bellevue Hill. These projections estimated that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bellevue Hill's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

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 that Bellevue Hill suburb has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $83,234 and the average income stands at $245,141. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,030. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $91,824 (median) and $270,440 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, Bellevue Hill ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 42.7% of the community (4,775 individuals) earns $4,000 or more weekly, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. A significant 54.6% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income, and residents rank highly in disposable income, within the 98th percentile nationally. 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

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 contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Bellevue Hill was 36.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (29.5%) or rented (34.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,900, exceeding 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 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, 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

Bellevue Hill's educational attainment exceeds broader averages, with 60.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This high level positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 40.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways account for 16.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 7.1%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.3% in secondary, 9.1% in primary, 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, serving a mix of bus routes. These are operated by 38 different lines, collectively carrying 5,804 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 105 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 69%, while train accounts for 10% and walking for 7%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 60.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Bellevue Hill. AreaSearch's assessment indicates 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 (13,770 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.6 and 5.2% of residents respectively. A total of 78.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Bellevue Hill has 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,080 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 17.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 37.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bellevue Hill, accounting for 36.4%. Notably, Judaism was significantly overrepresented at 25.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (21.3%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (16.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Hungarian (2.2% vs regional 0.3%), South Australian (2.9% vs 0.5%), and Polish (2.7% vs 0.6%) were overrepresented in Bellevue Hill.

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

The median age in Bellevue Hill is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bellevue Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (7.1%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.5%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 increased from 15.0% to 17.2%, while those aged 75-84 rose from 5.2% to 7.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 decreased from 13.3% to 11.7%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 12.4% to 10.9%. By 2041, Bellevue Hill's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 120% (334 people), reaching 614 from 279. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 68% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.