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 $12.65M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2023 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 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
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 1181
- The Scots CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1162
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
- The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Reddam HouseCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1203
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1164
- Cranbrook Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1135
- Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1193
- Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1139
- Montessori EastPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1188
- Rose Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1145
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1217
- Waverley CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1131
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1107
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1160
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
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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 · 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 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 1,794 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bellevue Hill?
In Bellevue Hill, the median house price is $12.65M and the median unit price is $1.53M. Median weekly house rent is $2,950.
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 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1166 (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.