Belfield
NSW 2191 · Canterbury-Bankstown
6,555 (2021) → 6,812 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Belfield is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2191, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.16M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Belfield has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 82/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2191 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (6.03%), China (5.92%), South Korea (3.28%), Italy (2.58%), Greece (2.04%)
Top languages: Arabic (15.44%), Mandarin (5.95%), Greek (5.13%), Italian (4.67%), Cantonese (4.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1056 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1036
- Aspect South East Sydney School, BelfieldPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Belmore North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 977
- Belmore Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 953
- Harcourt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1033
- Wangee Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 1011
- Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1074
- All Saints Grammar Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Strathfield South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1084
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1024
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1084
- Hampden Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 966
- Canterbury Vale SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 921
- Rissalah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1041
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Belfield
Is Belfield safe?
Belfield has a residential safety score of 82/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,700 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Belfield?
In Belfield, the median house price is $2.16M and the median unit price is $932K. Median weekly house rent is $935.
How far is Belfield from Sydney CBD?
Belfield is about 11.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Belfield?
Belfield has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1036 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Belfield?
Belfield has a transport score of 82/100 and 30 bus stops.