NSW · Woollahra Council

Bellevue Hill, 2023

Est. population · Jun 2025

11,622

Growth (1 yr)

+0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.4%

Median age

39

Median income

$3,315/wk

Employment rate

63.1%

Languages at home

17.8%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

65.7/100
Good

Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 82% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Heritage area
What Bellevue Hill is known for: Education hub, High desirability, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Heritage area

Suburb profile

At the heart of the metro area, Bellevue Hill is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.

Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Reported crime has been falling recently.

The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by community and employment, plus growth momentum relative to similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Bellevue Hill snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$1,040/wk

Houses $2,950 · Units $1,000

Population (ERP)

11,622

+0.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.3%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#58

among Metro Sydney · Established

Safety

2nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

47th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

97th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
65.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
503rd in Australia
State rank
123rd in NSW
Peer rank
#58 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#92 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$1,000
Houses (January to March 2026)
$2,950
All types (January to March 2026)
$1,040
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
115

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

11,622(June 2025)

+0.4% annual · +0.4% over 5 years · 47th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.4%
5-year growth
+0.4%
Change in 1 year
+50
Change in 5 years
+42
Growth rank in NSW
47th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~11,500), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
10,590
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$3,315
Dwelling vacancy
10.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
467 of 4,521
Median monthly mortgage
$3,900
Employment rate
63.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,372 / 169 / 2,489 (+ 14 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
214
Against the person
66
Against property
108
Rate per 1,000 residents
18.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 160 residents
State safety percentile
1.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-15.5%

Most common offence types

  • Break And Enter Dwelling21
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault21
  • Fraud23
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment23
  • Malicious Damage To Property20

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
16
Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
1,161
Median ICSEA percentile
97th
School list
  • The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 2,076 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 573 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Reddam HouseCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1203 · 99th percentile · Top SEA quarter 81% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Cranbrook SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1181 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 1,693 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 237 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1193 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 667 students · Top SEA quarter 75% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1139 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 464 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Montessori EastPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1188 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 80 students · Top SEA quarter 69% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1217 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,182 students · Top SEA quarter 84% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

121 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bradley Avenue Reserve, Victoria Rd
  • Old South Head Rd After Victoria Rd
  • Old South Head Rd Before Banksia Rd
  • Victoria Rd After Old South Head Rd
  • Victoria Rd Opp Rivers St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

333 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

4 restaurants · 6 cafes · 2 pharmacies · 1 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 90 swimming pools · 2 ev charging · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life7 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport121 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation102 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
65/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.57
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.94
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.66
Food & drink(10)
  • Blip CafeCafe
  • Grumpy BakerCafe

    27A Bellevue Road

  • Pasta PantryCafe

    23 Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill

  • The Black Watch CafeCafe
  • TuckerCafe

    98 Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill

  • Vivi’sCafe
  • Bangkok SidewalkRestaurant
  • La CollinaRestaurant
  • Plumber Road ChickensRestaurant
  • WashokuRestaurant
Shopping(3)
  • General StoreConvenience store
Community(5)
  • Cooper Park Community HallCommunity centre

    12 Cooper Park Road, Bellevue Hill

  • Bellevue Hill Public SchoolSchool

    Bellevue Hill

  • Cranbrook SchoolSchool
  • The Scots CollegeSchool
  • The Scots College Early Learning CentreSchool
Health & services(4)
  • Bellevue Hill DentalDentist
  • Bellevue Hill Discount ChemistPharmacy

    Unit 2 19-21 Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill

  • PharmaSavePharmacy
  • Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(109)
  • Bellevue ParkPark
  • Bradley Avenue ReservePark
  • Cooper ParkPark
  • David Joel ReservePark
  • Horbury Hunt PlacePark
  • March Street ReservePark
  • Thornton ReservePark
  • Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPlayground
  • Playground (3)
  • Thornton PlaygroundPlayground
  • Centenary Basketball CourtSports field
  • Cricket NetsSports field
  • Fairfax Basketball CourtsSports field
  • Kirkland OvalSports field
  • Macintyre Tennis CourtsSports field
  • Main OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (90)
Entertainment(2)
  • Bellevue Hill LookoutViewpoint
  • Viewpoint
Transport(61)

61 bus stops

Other(54)
  • Bellevue Hill Bottle ShopAlcohol
  • Corkscrew CellarsAlcohol
  • Crown LagerAlcohol
  • Alternative
  • Artwork (2)
  • Bench (48)
  • yesBench
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Paul Stewart Auto RepairsCar repair

    120 Birriga Road, Bellevue Hill

  • HonourClothes
  • CosmedicaCosmetics
  • African Vibe BiltongDeli
  • Patricks on BellevueDeli
  • Bondi Shaolin Kung FuDojo
  • Drinking water (4)
  • Dry Cleaning
  • ChargefoxEV charging
  • EV charging
  • Fountain
  • Master FramingFrame
  • Bungaree ReserveGarden
  • Cooper Park Community GardenGarden
  • Garden (4)
  • BoucleHairdresser
  • Jerusalem KeratinHairdresser
  • Zebra Hair StudioHairdresser
  • Studio BHouseware
  • Cooper ParkInformation
  • Information (11)
  • Moon BridgeInformation
  • Our Hidden GemInformation
  • The Grottoes and Mr ArnoldInformation
  • The IncineratorInformation
  • Urban waterwaysInformation
  • Welcome to Cooper ParkInformation
  • Motorcycle Parking
  • Newsagent
  • Parking
  • The Scots CollegeParking
  • Picnic Table (3)
  • St Stephen's ChurchPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Bellevue Hill Post OfficePost office

    196-204 Victoria Road

  • The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrep School
  • Public Bookcase
  • Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
  • Public toilets
  • HabibayRestaurant;Deli
  • Shelter (9)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Vacant
  • Waste Basket (12)
  • Bondi Child Seat FittingYes
  • Bondi Speed ShopYes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bellevue ParkPark
  • Bradley Avenue ReservePark
  • Cooper ParkPark
  • David Joel ReservePark
  • Horbury Hunt PlacePark
  • March Street ReservePark
  • Thornton ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Stephen's Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
4
Nearest hospital
Double Bay Day Hospital (1.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Bellevue Hill DentalDentist
  • Bellevue Hill Discount ChemistBellevue RoadPharmacy
  • PharmaSavePharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
103
Participants per 1,000 residents
8.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 103 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air-conditioning units; Residential Accommodation
    3 73 BIRRIGA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    7 ASTON GARDENS BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    37 BUNDARRA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    98 VICTORIA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 GINAHGULLA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    29 LENNOX STREET BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School
    5 VICTORIA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    85 BIRRIGA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    2-4 Tarrant Avenue, Bellevue HillUnder Assessment
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    138A BELLEVUE ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    33 LATIMER ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    97 BALFOUR ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    137 VICTORIA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    30 BUNDARRA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    66 BERESFORD ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)
    177 Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW, 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    153 O'SULLIVAN ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    14 Cranbrook Road Bellevue Hill 2023Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    14 Northland Road Bellevue Hill 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    10 RUPERTSWOOD AVENUE BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27 LENNOX STREET BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    16 LENNOX STREET BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    27 BORONIA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    53 DRUMALBYN ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    53 DRUMALBYN ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    10 SUTTIE ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    69 VICTORIA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    11 COOPER PARK ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    549 NEW SOUTH HEAD ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Additional Information Requested
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 BIRRIGA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    57 BERESFORD ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    22 LATIMER ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 8 BELLEVUE ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    17 BELLEVUE PARK ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 CRANBROOK ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    153 O'SULLIVAN ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    14 Cranbrook Road Bellevue Hill 2023Rejected
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    9 mansion road bellevue hill 2023Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    11 COOPER PARK ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Rejected
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    69 VICTORIA ROAD BELLEVUE HILL 2023Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • BOOS (Bondi Ocean Outfall Sewer)Blair Street, BondiSHR
  • Leura24 Victoria Road Bellevue HillSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Wentworth
Member of Parliament
Allegra SPENDER (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
127,463
Turnout (2025)
89.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 49.4%Labor 50.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.5 km away).

Coalition 62.7%Labor 37.3%

13.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Bellevue Hill SouthLabor 27.7% · Coalition 72.3% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Bellevue HillLabor 42.5% · Coalition 57.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Double Bay EastLabor 39.5% · Coalition 60.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Double BayLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Rose Bay CentralLabor 35.2% · Coalition 64.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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