Bellevue (WA)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Bellevue reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

According to ABS demographic updates and recently confirmed addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bellevue (WA) has an estimated resident count of 1,982 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 468 people (30.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,514 residents. This calculation stems from the AreaSearch estimate of 1,961 citizens, which incorporates the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 103 newly validated addresses post-Census. With these numbers, the suburb of Bellevue (WA) has a density of 647 persons per square kilometer, indicating low crowding and potential for future urban expansion. The 30.9% population surge since the 2021 census outstripped both state trends and the national growth level of 9.3%, positioning the suburb of Bellevue (WA) as a local leader in expansion. This upward trajectory was almost exclusively fueled by arrivals from overseas, which acted as the sole driver of population gains during recent times.

Projections developed by ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For localities without this coverage, or to project numbers past 2032, growth rate projections by age group from the 2023 Greater Capital Region release (using 2022 data) are applied. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Bellevue (WA) is expected to grow at a pace exceeding the national median, gaining 423 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 20.3% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bellevue among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped to local statistical boundaries indicate that Bellevue typically sees roughly 20 homes approved annually, culminating in 101 approved residences over the past 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 39 approvals have been logged. With an average addition of 3.8 new occupants per built dwelling during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is lagging behind demand, which commonly intensifies purchaser rivalry and escalates prices. The average construction value for new dwellings stands at $374,000, which is higher than regional averages and points to a focus on higher-quality developments. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $26.3 million during this financial year, pointing to steady business-related construction.

On a per-person basis, Bellevue matches the broader building trends of Greater Perth, maintaining a balanced market in line with surrounding suburbs, even though building tasks have accelerated of late. This rate is far higher than the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence in the area. Recent building approvals consist of 19.0% standalone houses and 81.0% medium and high-density complexes. This shift toward higher-density options offers cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a major pivot from the current housing stock, which is 84.0% houses, showing the shrinking availability of land and addressing modern lifestyle choices and budget constraints. The area registers approximately 65 citizens for every residential approval, demonstrating a growing local market.

Looking forward, the population is anticipated to expand by 402 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly AreaSearch estimates. Given ongoing residential construction trends, the volume of new dwellings should comfortably satisfy local demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth beyond current estimates.

Bellevue has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates are primary drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the METRONET East High Wycombe Station Precinct, the Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals), The Avenues Midland, and the Tarpaulin Shop Childcare And Office Transformation, with the details of the most significant works listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Bellevue recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

The workforce in Bellevue displays an even split between professional and industrial employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The local unemployment rate stands at 9.7%, and jobs grew by an estimated 8.1% over the past year based on compiled local statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,020 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 5.5% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, revealing opportunities for labor market gains, while the participation rate is close to the Greater Perth rate of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a minor 4.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.

The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community has a high concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, which is 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 3.3% of the local workforce compared to 8.2% in Greater Perth. With a ratio of 1.8 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality operates as an employment center, containing more jobs than workers and drawing employees from nearby areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader local areas, the past 12 months saw job numbers rise by 8.1% while the overall labor force grew by 7.0%, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Perth registered employment growth of 2.0% and labor force growth of 2.5%, yielding a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local demand can be contextualized using national employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five-year and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ considerably by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in the area will expand by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, using a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population shifts.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Bellevue have a median income of $55,309 and an average income of $66,964. These figures align closely with national averages, and compare to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimated figures would be approximately $61,354 (median) and $74,283 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, placing between the 21st and 34th percentiles. Income distribution data indicates the largest cohort of residents, at 31.7% (628 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring regional trends where 32.0% are in the same bracket. Affordability pressures are severe, with residents retaining only 82.1% of their income, which ranks in the 19th percentile.

Bellevue is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Bellevue consisted of 84.1% standalone houses and 15.9% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Perth where houses make up 77.8% and other options comprise 22.1%. The home ownership rate was consistent with the metropolitan average at 28.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (43.0%) or rented (28.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $1,500, which sits well below the metropolitan average of $1,907, while weekly median rent was recorded at $300, compared to the Perth metro figure of $350. Nationally, mortgage obligations are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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

Families represent the majority of local households at 60.3%, consisting of couples with children at 21.1%, couples without children at 22.2%, and single-parent households at 14.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.7%, comprising single-person households at 34.3% and group housing arrangements at 5.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Bellevue exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The local community experiences educational hurdles, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (14.1%) sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a need as well as a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate degrees at 2.0%. Vocational and technical expertise is common, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (33.2%).

A significant 24.6% of residents are enrolled in formal study. This student population includes 9.5% in primary school, 6.3% in high school, and 2.9% studying at tertiary institutions.

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

Public transport services in Bellevue include 18 active passenger stops serviced by a mix of buses. There are 8 distinct routes operating across these stops, providing a total of 770 passenger trips per week. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 222 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private cars remain the primary method of travel at 84%, while 6% of commuters use the train. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 cars per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A relatively low 4.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

Daily services average 110 trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 42 weekly trips for each transport stop.

Health performance in Bellevue is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health evaluations indicate significant challenges in Bellevue, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across young and old age groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly above the SA2 average at approximately 54% of the population, which equals about 1,066 people. This is lower than the 59.0% coverage rate observed across Greater Perth.

Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 11.3 and 9.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 62.5% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents experience notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the population (330 people). Health outcomes among this older demographic present challenges, with national rankings indicating poorer health than the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Bellevue records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb has above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 10.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 24.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.5% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 0.7% of residents compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry, the three largest groups are English at 32.2% of the population, Australian at 26.6% (which is higher than the regional average of 21.2%), and Scottish at 7.2%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Polish ancestry is overrepresented at 1.3% of the local population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and New Zealand ancestry is 0.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally).

Bellevue's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age of residents is 39 years, which is slightly older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and very close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55 - 64 age group is overrepresented at 13.0%, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 10.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 14.6% to 16.7% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group rose from 4.9% to 6.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.2% to 11.0%, and the 55 to 64 bracket decreased from 14.7% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic forecasts suggest significant changes, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 81% (78 people) to reach 176 from 97. The 0 to 4 group is expected to grow more slowly at 3%, adding 4 residents.