Belmore

Belmore has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Belmore's estimated population is around 13,470, a decrease of 311 people from the 2021 Census figure of 13,781. This decline reflects an estimated resident population of 13,429 based on AreaSearch validation following the latest ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and 86 new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is high at 4,934 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% to recent population gains in Belmore. 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data.

Applying growth rates from these aggregations to all areas, Belmore is expected to increase by 1,598 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 17.5% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Belmore had approximately 29 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 145 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per year in relation to new home construction between FY-21 and FY-25 was around 2.2 people. New homes were constructed at an average expected cost value of $572,000 during this period.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $621,000, indicating limited commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belmore exhibited roughly 75% of the construction activity per person and ranked in the 21st percentile nationally for areas assessed, suggesting somewhat constrained buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. This could be attributed to the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. New building activity was evenly split between detached houses (50.0%) and townhouses or apartments (50.0%), indicating a trend towards denser development which caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Belmore had an estimated 767 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is projected to grow by 2,356 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Belmore Sydney Metro Station Upgrade, Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence, and Belmore Town Centre Upgrades. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Belmore faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Belmore has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 6.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.8%.

As of June 2025, 7,290 residents are employed at an unemployment rate of 1.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is lower at 48.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, but has lower representation in professional & technical services at 7.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts.

In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 1.8% while labour force grew by 2.3%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a five-year growth rate of 6.6% and a ten-year growth rate of 13.7%. Applying these projections to Belmore's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 30, 2022 shows median income in Belmore was $45,042. Average income stood at $57,601. Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Using Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% since June 30, 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $50,722, with average income at $64,864. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, Belmore's household income ranked at the 33rd percentile ($1,456 weekly), while personal income was at the 17th percentile. Income distribution shows that 31.2% of residents (4,202 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile.

Belmore features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Belmore's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 43.9% houses and 56.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belmore stood at 27.5%, with mortgaged dwellings also at 27.5% and rented dwellings at 45.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,156, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Belmore was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Belmore's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,156 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 at $380.

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

Family households comprise 69.6% of all households, including 32.2% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.4%, with lone person households at 26.2% and group households comprising 4.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Belmore aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Belmore trail regional benchmarks, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (17.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 7.6% pursuing tertiary education. A robust network of 6 schools operates within Belmore, educating approximately 1,906 students while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1010) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 4 primary and 2 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (14.2 places per 100 residents vs 9.6 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. 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

The analysis shows that Belmore has 59 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 40 different routes, together offering 6,614 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 135 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 944 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 112 weekly trips per individual stop.

Belmore's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows Belmore's health metrics indicate strong performance across both young and elderly age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 50% (~6,701 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.0%) and diabetes (5.7%), while 76.2% report no medical ailments, slightly below Greater Sydney's 77.7%. Belmore has 17.6% (2,370 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 15.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's profile.

Belmore is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Belmore's population is culturally diverse, with 52.3% born overseas and 68.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Belmore, representing 57.0%. Islam comprises 14.8%, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 24.7%.

The top three ancestral groups are Other (24.1%), Greek (13.2%), and Lebanese (10.4%). Korean is notably overrepresented at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 1.3%. Vietnamese also have higher representation at 4.4%, versus 3.7% regionally, and Spanish are slightly overrepresented at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.

Belmore's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Belmore is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belmore has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (12.1%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 12.3% to 13.0%, while the percentage of those aged 35-44 declined from 13.8% to 13.0%. By 2041, Belmore's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 70%, reaching 1,374 from 808. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 53% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 35-44.