Bellevue Hill
NSW 2023 · Woollahra
10,590 (2021) → 11,009 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bellevue Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2023, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $11.93M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bellevue Hill has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.03%), South Africa (5.5%), China (2.41%), New Zealand (2.03%), USA (1.66%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3%), Spanish (1.4%), Cantonese (1.37%), Russian (1.17%), French (1.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cranbrook SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1178
- The Scots CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1159
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
- The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Reddam HouseCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1197
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1164
- Cranbrook Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1137
- Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1186
- Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1137
- Montessori EastPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1169
- Rose Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1156
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1203
- Waverley CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1127
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1105
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bellevue Hill
Is Bellevue Hill safe?
Bellevue Hill has a residential safety score of 83/100, 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 2,021 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bellevue Hill?
In Bellevue Hill, the median house price is $11.93M and the median unit price is $1.53M. Median weekly house rent is $2,150.
How far is Bellevue Hill from Sydney CBD?
Bellevue Hill is about 4.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bellevue Hill?
Bellevue Hill has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1161 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bellevue Hill?
Bellevue Hill has a transport score of 85/100 and 68 bus stops.