Belfield at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
6,555
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Belfield.
The postcode for Belfield is 2191 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Belfield (2191) sits in the Strathfield region of NSW.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$820/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
6,555
Median age: 40
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
196
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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Government School Catchment
Belmore North Public School
Belmore Boys High School
Wangee Park School
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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 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 $820, for units it's $460.
- 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, Lakemba Dc.
- 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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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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