Belrose West at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
11.5k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Belrose West.
The postcode for Belrose West is 2085 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Belrose West (2085) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Belrose West has roughly 11,452 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Belrose West scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 West's population at 11,452, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
11,452
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$765/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11,452
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
66
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Belrose West.
Local schools for Belrose West
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Government School Catchment
Mimosa Public School
Davidson High School
Wakehurst 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 West.
- What is the Belrose West postcode?
- Belrose West is in the 2085 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Belrose West?
- Belrose West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $765.
- What schools are in Belrose West?
- There are 20 schools serving Belrose West on this page, including Mimosa Public School, Davidson High School, Wakehurst Public School.
- How walkable is Belrose West?
- Belrose West has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Belrose West?
- Belrose West is close to Belrose, Davidson, Frenchs Forest, Forestville, Frenchs Forest East.
- What is the population of Belrose West?
- The population of Belrose West is approximately 11,452 (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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