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Belrose

NSW 2085 • Greater Sydney

8,726
Population (2021)
$46,956
Median Income
13.64 km²
Area
$890/wk
Median Rent
LeafyAffluentFamily-FriendlyBushlandEstablished

About Belrose

Belrose is an elevated suburban locality on Sydney's Northern Beaches, situated approximately 22 kilometres north of the CBD on the Ku-ring-gai Plateau within the Northern Beaches Council area. With a population of 8,726 and a median age of 46, the suburb attracts established families and older residents drawn to its quiet bushland setting and quality housing stock. The median household income of $2,598 per week and median monthly mortgage of $3,441 reflect its standing as an affluent residential enclave in one of Sydney's most sought-after corridors.

Belrose is bordered by Garigal National Park, which offers extensive bushwalking and mountain biking trails directly accessible from residential streets. The suburb's commercial hub at Belrose Super Centre provides supermarket, homeware, and specialty retail, supplemented by the nearby Forest Way shopping strip. Highly regarded public and independent schools contribute to its appeal with families, while the combination of bushland tranquillity and proximity to the Northern Beaches coastline — Dee Why and Manly are each around 15–20 minutes' drive — makes Belrose a distinctive and desirable place to live.

Belrose falls under postcode 2085 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davidson electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2085
Urban Area
Manly - Warringah
LGA / Council
Northern Beaches
Federal Electorate
Mackellar
State Electorate
Davidson
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.72°, 151.21°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
13.64 km²
Elevation
156m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    56 - 58 Glen Street Belrose 2085 NSW
  • ALDI
    56 - 58 Glen Street, Belrose NSW 2085

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Belrose by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Belrose Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Belrose" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$890
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,441
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
46 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

0 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,780
Census 2021
8,726
▼ 0.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,728
Income 2021
$46,956
▲ 18.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,101
Born Overseas 2,491

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 614
  • 2. South Africa 235
  • 3. China 212
  • 4. New Zealand 149
  • 5. Iran 93
  • 6. India 67
  • 7. Hong Kong 64
  • 8. United States 63
  • 9. Germany 59
  • 10. Scotland 56

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,489
Australian 2,962
Irish 989
Scottish 840
Chinese 486
Italian 390
German 318
South African 177
Indian 152
Dutch 137

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,781
Both parents born in Australia
3,325
Both parents born overseas
1,390
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.7%
No Religion
35.1%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
364 (4.2%)
5-14 years
1,237 (14.2%)
15-19 years
612 (7.0%)
20-24 years
461 (5.3%)
25-34 years
463 (5.3%)
35-44 years
961 (11.0%)
45-54 years
1,375 (15.8%)
55-64 years
947 (10.9%)
65-74 years
894 (10.2%)
75-84 years
953 (10.9%)
85+ years
462 (5.3%)

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