NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Belrose, 2085
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Belrose is a practical established suburb in Northern Beaches, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and community and employment, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 8,726
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,598
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 170 of 3,090
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,441
- Employment rate
- 57%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 138 / 277 / 320
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,450
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 35
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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 178
- Against the person
- 42
- Against property
- 114
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 208 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault11
- Fraud55
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment21
- Malicious Damage To Property30
- Steal From Retail Store26
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,118.5
- Belrose Public SchoolPrimary
- Covenant Christian SchoolCombined
- John Colet SchoolPrimary
- Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner SchoolPrimary
- Wakehurst Public SchoolPrimary
- Yanginanook SchoolCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
127 public transport stops in this suburb
- Austlink Business Park, Narabang Way
- Austlink Business Park, Narabang Way
- Hakea Av Opp Kyeema Pde
- HomeCo Belrose, Garigal Rd
- HomeCo Belrose, Garigal Rd
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
312 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation64 HAIGH AVENUE BELROSE 2085Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care1 50 Glen Street, Belrose, NSW 2085Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 WILLOW TREE CRESCENT BELROSE 2085Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise28 LOCKWOOD AVENUE BELROSE 2085Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision219 FOREST WAY BELROSE 2085Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Pathways and paving7 WANAKA PLACE BELROSE 2085Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation99 PRINCE CHARLES ROAD BELROSE 2085Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 KAPYONG STREET BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 GLEN STREET BELROSE 2085Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool58 HAIGH AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)28 LOCKWOOD AVENUE BELROSE 2085Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 PRINGLE AVENUE BELROSE 2085Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 KARALTA CRESCENT BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation14 ELM AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
February 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)2 15 NARABANG WAY BELROSE 2085Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space38 ASHWORTH AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation97 PRINCE CHARLES ROAD BELROSE 2085Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport34 HAIGH AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise28 LOCKWOOD AVENUE BELROSE 2085Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation99 PRINCE CHARLES ROAD BELROSE 2085Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 CALOOL CRESCENT BELROSE 2085Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Residential Accommodation48 ASHWORTH AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 LOCKHART PLACE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 PUSAN PLACE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 LOCKHART PLACE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure181 FOREST WAY BELROSE 2085Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure28 LOCKWOOD AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 COTSWOLD CLOSE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Demolition; Other Infrastructure7021//DP1113001Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space41 KNIGHTSBRIDGE AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)38 KNIGHTSBRIDGE AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Residential care facility; Erection of a new structure199 FOREST WAY BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation7 ELM AVENUE BELROSE 2085Operational consent issued
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry117 PRINGLE AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation80 PRINGLE AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)1 NERIDAH AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure105 ASHWORTH AVENUE BELROSE 2085Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support10 THE GROVE BELROSE 2085Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation38 GLEN STREET BELROSE 2085Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 OPALA STREET BELROSE 2085Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
106 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bayfield'sAlcohol
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Belrose Public School, Ralston AvBus stop
- Cotentin Rd at Stratford DrBus stop
- Cotentin Rd before Nursery PlBus stop
- Cotentin Rd opp Nursery PlBus stop
- Cotentin Rd opp Stratford DrBus stop
- Cotentin Rd opp Wyatt Park Tennis CentreBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
16 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ashworth ReservePark
- Bambara OvalPark
- Boronia ReservePark
- Hews ReservePark
- Kapunda ReservePark
- Maple ReservePark
- Munnumba ReservePark
- Opala ReservePark
- Orana ReservePark
- Pusan ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 8
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Audikaaudiologist
- Belrose Chemistpharmacy
- Belrose Medical Centredoctor
- Cincotta ChemistNiangala Closepharmacy
- Douglass Hanly Moirsample_collection
- Eastbrookedoctor
- Northern Beaches Rehabilitationrehabilitation
- Pacific Smiles Dentaldentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- The Village Creative EducationGlen Streetkindergarten
- Uniting Forest PreschoolMorgan Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 42
- Parks (OSM)
- 26
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 66.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 348th in Australia
- State rank
- 130th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #6 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #93 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bare Creek Bike Parkamenitiespitch
- Bayfield'samenitiesalcohol
- Belrose Hotelamenitiespub
- Belrose Public School, Ralston Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Belrose Tutoring Academyamenitiesprep_school
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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