Belfield at a glance
Median house
$2,017,500
+8.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$396,000
Weekly rent
$900
Houses
Gross yield
2.3%
Houses, on the median
Population
6,555
Median age 40
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 46 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2191), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,017,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (46 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $396,000, roughly 80% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.6%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $404,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Belfield.
Median house price
$2,017,500
+8.6% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
Median of 46 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$2,017,500
+8.6% annual growth
$396,000
6,555
Median age: 40
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +8.6%/yr
2021
$1.3M
5-year change
+51%
2026
$2.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Belfield.
Belfield's median house price is $2,017,500 (median of 46 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2191 (NSW), Strathfield Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Belfield (2191) sits in the Strathfield region of NSW. The median house here is $2,017,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.6% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Belfield has roughly 6,555 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Belfield scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Belfield's population at 6,555, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,555
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.32% (median rent $900/wk against a $2,017,500 price tag). With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.32%
Based on $2,017,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+8.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
83
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Belfield.
Local schools for Belfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Belmore North Public School
Belmore Boys High School
Wangee Park School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Belfield.
- What is the median house price in Belfield?
- The median house price in Belfield, NSW 2191 is $2,017,500 (median of 46 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +8.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Belfield?
- A useful starting point is the Belfield median house price of $2,017,500 (units $396,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Belfield a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Belfield is 2.3%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2191), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,017,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 8.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Belfield is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Belfield postcode?
- Belfield is in the 2191 postcode, in NSW, in the Strathfield Council region.
- Where is Belfield?
- Belfield is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2191. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Strathfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Belfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900.
- What schools are in Belfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Belfield on this page, including Belmore North Public School, Belmore Boys High School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Belfield?
- Belfield has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Belfield?
- Belfield is close to Strathfield South, Belmore, Campsie, Lakemba, Enfield South.
- What is the population of Belfield?
- The population of Belfield is approximately 6,555 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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