Belfield, NSW 2191 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Belfield is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2191, home to 6,555 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Strathfield local government area and roughly 12 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,555
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,727 /week
- Median personal income
- $672 /week
- Median family income
- $2,056 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Belmore North Public School
- Belmore Boys High School
- Wangee Park School
- Harcourt Public School
- Hampden Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 136 bus stops
- Burwood Rd Opp Clarence St
- Burwood Rd At Clarence St
- Burwood Rd Before Bruce Av
- Burwood Rd After Linda St
- Burwood Rd At Burnham St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 64 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 24 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 12.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 32.7% of the 2,048 resolvable premises in Belfield. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 31.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 32.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 32.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 177 across postcode 2191 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 65 violent offences, 41 theft, 22 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belfield?
Belfield (NSW 2191) had 6,555 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.
What is the median rent in Belfield?
The median advertised rent in Belfield is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Belfield?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Belfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Belmore North Public School (0.3 km), Belmore Boys High School (0.4 km), Wangee Park School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Belfield?
Belfield is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (32.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Belfield?
Across postcode 2191, 177 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (65), theft (41), vehicle theft (22). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Belfield?
In Belfield, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (12.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Belfield?
136 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Belfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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