Belfield

NSW 2191 • Greater Sydney

6,555
Population (2021)
$34,944
Median Income
1.78 km²
Area
22m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyMulticulturalEstablishedSuburbanParks

About Belfield

Belfield is a quiet residential suburb located approximately 14 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. With a population of around 6,555 (2021 Census), it is a compact suburb covering just 1.8 square kilometres. The predominant age group is 50-59 years, and households are primarily couples with children. Belfield has a strong multicultural character with significant Italian, Chinese, and Lebanese communities.

The suburb offers a pleasant suburban lifestyle with 13 parks covering nearly 14% of the total area. Belfield is well-positioned between the shopping hubs of Campsie and Strathfield, providing easy access to restaurants, supermarkets, and retail. Most residents work in professional occupations, and over 66% of homes are owner-occupied. The leafy streets and family-oriented atmosphere make it popular with established families looking for a quieter alternative to neighbouring suburbs.

Belfield falls under postcode 2191 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Strathfield electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2191
Urban Area
Canterbury
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.90°, 151.09°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.78 km²
Elevation
22m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Belmore Station
1.2 km
15 min
Campsie Station
1.5 km
18 min
Strathfield Station
2.8 km
35 min
Lakemba Station
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 415 — Strathfield to Campsie via Belfield 10-15 min
  • 490 — Drummoyne to Hurstville via Belfield 20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
14 km
By Train
30-35 min via Campsie
By Bus
45-55 min
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Best accessed via Campsie or Belmore stations on the T3 Bankstown Line

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Good footpath network but most shopping requires a short drive or bus.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,322
Census 2021
6,555
3.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,496
Income 2021
$34,944
22.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,765
Born Overseas 2,506

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 395
  • 2. China 388
  • 3. South Korea 215
  • 4. Italy 169
  • 5. Greece 134
  • 6. Vietnam 98
  • 7. Philippines 91
  • 8. India 76
  • 9. New Zealand 61
  • 10. England 58
  • 11. Hong Kong 57
  • 12. Malaysia 43
  • 13. Fiji 38
  • 14. Nepal 37
  • 15. Egypt 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 1,260
Australian 925
Italian 839
Chinese 827
English 674
Greek 472
Korean 299
Irish 255
Scottish 147
Filipino 137

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,419
Both parents born in Australia
4,073
Both parents born overseas
758
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
63.9%
No Religion
16.9%
Islam
6.4%
Buddhism
4.3%
Hinduism
2.3%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
355 (5.4%)
5-14 years
884 (13.5%)
15-19 years
451 (6.9%)
20-24 years
353 (5.4%)
25-34 years
749 (11.4%)
35-44 years
848 (12.9%)
45-54 years
938 (14.3%)
55-64 years
816 (12.4%)
65-74 years
589 (9.0%)
75-84 years
401 (6.1%)
85+ years
159 (2.4%)

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