Belrose

Belrose 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 Belrose is around 8,825 people. This figure reflects an increase of 99 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,726 people. The current population density in Belrose is approximately 652 persons per square kilometer. Between June 2025 and the census date, overseas migration contributed around 72% to the overall population growth in the suburb. AreaSearch's projections for Belrose are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. By 2041, Belrose is projected to grow by an additional 235 persons, reflecting a total increase of approximately 2.6% over the 16-year period.

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. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 235 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 2.6% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Belrose, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Belrose averaged approximately 70 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 350 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY26. Despite a decrease in population during this period, new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost of new properties is $524,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. This year, there have been $5.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Belrose's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Belrose shows 169.0% higher development activity per person. Recent construction comprises 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition of 80.0% houses. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 708 people, indicating a quiet development environment.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Belrose is expected to grow by 233 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Belrose has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Belrose Village Green, Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Belrose North Residential Release, and Davidson Park Environmental Restoration. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in Belrose shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Belrose has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate stands at 2.9%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, Belrose had 4,398 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Belrose is at 61.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 51.9% of Belrose's residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented in Belrose with only 2.9% of the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. In the 12-month period prior to this data, Belrose saw its labour force decrease by 0.3% and employment decline by 1.1%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.8 percentage points. Conversely, 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 offer insights into potential future demand within Belrose. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Belrose's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Belrose suburb has a median taxpayer income of $58,499 and an average income of $92,366 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By March 2026, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $64,536 and an average income of $101,898 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 92nd percentile with a weekly income of $2,598. Income analysis shows that 32.0% of Belrose's population (2,824 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated by 44.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Belrose is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Belrose's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 79.5% houses and 20.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belrose was higher than Sydney metro at 45.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented dwellings at 11.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belrose was $3,441, above the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Belrose was recorded as $890, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Belrose's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Belrose features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.5% of all households, including 44.5% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.5%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational achievement in Belrose places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Belrose trail educational qualifications compare to regional benchmarks, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the SA4 region's 41.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 31.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificates at 17.3%. Educational participation is high, with 29.4% currently enrolled in formal education, including secondary (9.8%), primary (9.7%), and tertiary education (5.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Belrose has 74 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 66 different routes that together facilitate 2,786 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is deemed good, with residents typically residing just 230 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Belrose residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 91% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in Belrose, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 51.9% of Belrose residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 398 trips per day, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Belrose is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Belrose shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 63% of Belrose's total population (5,590 people) has private health cover, which is higher than Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.8 and 7.2% of residents respectively. However, 68.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Belrose has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.8% (2,188 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Belrose was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Belrose's population shows higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 16.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Belrose, comprising 60.8%, which is greater than Greater Sydney's average of 49.2%. The top three ancestry groups are English (28.7%), Australian (24.4%), and Other (10.2%).

Notably, South Australian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.5% in Belrose compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as are French (0.8%) and New Zealand (0.9%) ancestries.

Belrose hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Belrose is 46 years, which exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Belrose at 11.0%, compared to the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, individuals aged 25-34 are under-represented in Belrose at 5.7%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population of those aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.3% to 14.8%, while the 55 to 64 age group increased from 10.8% to 12.1%. However, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 10.2% to 8.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 14.2% to 12.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Belrose. The number of individuals aged 85 and above is projected to increase by 245 people (50%), from 494 to 740. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 67% of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 are expected to decrease.