Belfield, NSW: suburb profile
The population of Belfield NSW is 6,555 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Belfield is $672 per week ($34,944 per year). Median rent in Belfield is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Belfield has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Belfield has a population density of 3,677 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Belfield is China. The most common religion is Catholic (40.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belfield is $2,500.
There were 48 recorded offences in Belfield in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Belfield Population
6,555 residents at the 2021 Census.
Belfield Median Income & Rent
Belfield Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Belfield Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Belfield Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Belfield, 48.2% are owned outright and 51.8% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- China
- Greece
- India
- England
- Egypt
- Hong Kong
- Fiji
- Indonesia
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Belfield Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Belfield Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Arabic
- Mandarin
- Greek
- Italian
- Cantonese
- Korean
- Vietnamese
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Belfield Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Belfield Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Belfield Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Belfield Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Belfield Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Belfield Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Belfield Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Belfield Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Belfield School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Belfield Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Belfield Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Belfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Belfield How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Belfield Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Belfield Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Belfield Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Belfield Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Belfield Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Belfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Belfield Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Belfield Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Belfield Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Belfield Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Belfield When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Belfield Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Belfield Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Belfield Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Belfield Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Belfield Crime Statistics
48 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).
Belfield Schools
Showing 15 of 52 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Belfield, with a mapBelfield Rent Prices & Affordability
27% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.
Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.
Median rent in Belfield against your income
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Belfield vs the typical NSW suburb
The median personal income in Belfield is $672 a week, 12% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,476th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $460 a week, $75 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).
| Measure | Belfield | Typical NSW | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $672/wk | $765/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,727/wk | $1,704/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $460/wk | $385/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,500/mo | $1,965/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 40 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 26.6% | 22.6% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Belfield
The closest suburb to Belfield is Strathfield South, 1.1 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belfield
What is the population of Belfield NSW?
The population of Belfield NSW is 6,555 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3,677 people per km².Belfield is ranked #1,170 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Belfield?
The median personal income in Belfield NSW is $672 per week, or $34,944 per year.The median household income is $1,727 per week.Family income is $2,056 per week.Belfield is ranked #5,950 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Belfield?
Median rent in Belfield NSW is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Belfield ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Belfield?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belfield NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Belfield?
The median age in Belfield NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Belfield a good suburb to live in?
Belfield is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,555.The median income is $672/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10257. All dollar figures in AUD.