Belrose at a glance
Weekly rent
$1,600
Houses
Population
8,726
Median age 46
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2085), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Belrose.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
8,726
Median age: 46
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Belrose.
The postcode for Belrose is 2085 (NSW), Northern Beaches Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Belrose (2085) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Belrose has roughly 8,726 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Belrose scores 6/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Belrose's population at 8,726, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,726
Median age
46
Family households
80%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
77
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.
6
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Belrose.
Local schools for Belrose
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Government School Catchment
Belrose Public School
Wakehurst Public School
Mimosa Public 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 Belrose.
- What is the Belrose postcode?
- Belrose is in the 2085 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Belrose?
- Belrose is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2085. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Belrose?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1600.
- What schools are in Belrose?
- There are 20 schools serving Belrose on this page, including Belrose Public School, John Colet School, Wakehurst Public School.
- How walkable is Belrose?
- Belrose has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Belrose?
- Belrose is close to Belrose West, Frenchs Forest, Oxford Falls, Davidson, Frenchs Forest East.
- What is the population of Belrose?
- The population of Belrose is approximately 8,726 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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