Belmore River NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Belmore River, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Belmore River NSW is 268 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Belmore River is $589 per week ($30,628 per year). Median rent in Belmore River is $230 per week ($997 per month). Belmore River has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Belmore River has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Belmore River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belmore River is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Belmore River in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Belmore River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Belmore River Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$589/wk
$30,628 per year
#7241 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
#6811 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Belmore River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (132) Female 50.4% (134)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
268 people · 70.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Belmore River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Belmore River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 48 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Belmore River Country of Birth

Australia
93.0%
England
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Belmore River Religion

No Religion
29.5%
Anglican
18.6%
Not stated
18.2%
Catholic
17.4%
Uniting Church
10.1%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.6%
SB OSB NRA SB
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Belmore River Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Belmore River Employment

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Employed full-time
31.6% 56 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 37 people
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Not in labour force
47.5% 84 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Belmore River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.2%
Bachelor Degree
19.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Belmore River Occupation

Managers
31.1%
Professionals
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Community & Personal Service
10.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.1%
Labourers
8.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Belmore River Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.0%
Architecture & Building
17.7%
Engineering
12.9%
Education
12.9%
Agriculture & Environment
11.3%
Society & Culture
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Health
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Belmore River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Belmore River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Belmore River Marital Status

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Married
54.1% 119
↔️
Separated
5.0% 11
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Divorced
9.5% 21
🕊️
Widowed
3.6% 8
👤
Never married
27.7% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Belmore River Ancestry

English
38.1%
Australian
35.9%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
6.0%
German
3.5%
New Zealander
1.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.6%
French
1.6%
Other
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Belmore River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
27.0%
Primary — Government
21.6%
Secondary — Government
10.8%
Pre-school
10.8%
Vocational Education
10.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Belmore River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.4% 24
No need for assistance
94.6% 419

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Belmore River Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.0% 34
Not a volunteer
82.0% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Belmore River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
45.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Belmore River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.0%
Did not go to work
8.5%
Truck
4.9%
Walked only
4.9%
Car (passenger)
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Belmore River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.3%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3 vehicles
20.2%
4+ vehicles
20.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Belmore River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.2%
3 bedrooms
41.5%
4 bedrooms
30.9%
5 bedrooms
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Belmore River Population Mobility

18.8%
moved in the last year
31.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Belmore River Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
458
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Belmore River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Arthritis
14
Diabetes
12
Heart disease
12
Asthma
8
Lung condition
7
Cancer
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Belmore River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Belmore River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.6%
Couple — no children
33.2%
Couple — no children under 15
17.3%
One parent — children under 15
4.5%
One parent — no children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Belmore River Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.1% 6
👤
Never served
96.9% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Belmore River Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 24
Did not provide
87.2% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Belmore River Children Ever Born

No children
22.5%
1 child
9.0%
2 children
37.1%
3 children
23.6%
4 children
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Belmore River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Belmore River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
15.6%
Did not do domestic work
24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Belmore River Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
15.5%
4 persons
8.3%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Belmore River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
186
Moved from NSW
26
Moved — same area (SA2)
15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Belmore River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.2%
Step family — no other children
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Belmore River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Belmore River Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,292/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Belmore River

≈ $5,599/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Belmore River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belmore River

What is the population of Belmore River NSW?

The population of Belmore River NSW is 268 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².Belmore River is ranked #6,262 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Belmore River?

The median personal income in Belmore River NSW is $589 per week, or $30,628 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Belmore River is ranked #7,241 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Belmore River?

Median rent in Belmore River NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Belmore River ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Belmore River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belmore River NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Belmore River?

The median age in Belmore River NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Belmore River a good suburb to live in?

Belmore River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 268.The median income is $589/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10280. All dollar figures in AUD.