Belrose, NSW 2085 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Belrose is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2085, home to 8,726 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 16 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$890 /wk
Population8,726
Median age46
Area13.5 km²
To CBD16 km
LGANorthern Beaches

Demographics

Population
8,726
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,598 /week
Median personal income
$903 /week
Median family income
$3,114 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Northern Beaches
Statistical region (SA4)
Sydney - Northern Beaches
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Mackellar
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$890 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$3,441
Rent share of household income
34%

Schools

  • Belrose Public School Primary · Government
  • Wakehurst Public School Primary · Government
  • Mimosa Public School Primary · Government
  • Davidson High School Secondary · Government
  • Frenchs Forest Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 69 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Cotentin Rd Opp Nursery Pl bus · 347 m
  • Ralston Av Opp Belrose Public School bus · 363 m
  • Cotentin Rd Before Nursery Pl bus · 367 m
  • Pringle Av At Windrush Av bus · 396 m
  • Pringle Av Opp Windrush Av bus · 400 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 8 cafés
  • 12 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 53 parks and reserves
  • 9 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 33 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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), 14.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 33.2% of the 4,006 resolvable premises in Belrose. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 17.6%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 3.3%
  • Fibre to the Building: 21.3%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 33.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 24.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 225 across postcode 2085 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 99 theft, 44 violent offences, 32 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Belrose?

Belrose (NSW 2085) had 8,726 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.

What is the median rent in Belrose?

The median advertised rent in Belrose is $890/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Belrose?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Belrose covering government sectors. Nearest include: Belrose Public School (0.5 km), Wakehurst Public School (1.2 km), Mimosa Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Belrose?

Belrose is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (33.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Belrose?

Across postcode 2085, 225 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (99), violent (44), property damage (32). 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 Belrose?

In Belrose, 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 (14.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Belrose?

69 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Belrose centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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