Belrose
NSW 2085 · Northern Beaches
8,726 (2021) → 8,796 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Belrose is a moderate growth suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2085, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 34/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Belrose has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.04%), South Africa (2.69%), China (2.43%), New Zealand (1.71%), Iran (1.07%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.5%), Cantonese (1.42%), Japan (0.91%), Italian (0.87%), Spanish (0.65%)
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 1126 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- John Colet SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1197
- Covenant Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1152
- Wakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
- Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1109
- Belrose Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
- Yanginanook SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1043
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mimosa Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1110
- Kambora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1122
- St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1124
- Davidson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1083
- Sir Eric Woodward Memorial SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1005
- St Ives Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1139
- Frenchs Forest Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1123
- German International School SydneyCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1158
- The Forest High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1055
- Brigidine College St IvesSecondary · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1146
- Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1136
- Sydney Grammar School - St Ives Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8km
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Belrose
Is Belrose safe?
Belrose has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,407 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Belrose?
In Belrose, the median house price is $2.43M and the median unit price is $859K. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.
How far is Belrose from Sydney CBD?
Belrose is about 16.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Belrose?
Belrose has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1120 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Belrose?
Belrose has a transport score of 34/100 and 67 bus stops.