NSW2085· Pop. 11,452Northern Beaches

BELROSE WEST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$2,112,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-7.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BELROSE WEST

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BELROSE WEST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$1,750/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.13%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-0.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1570k
2021
$2170k
2022
$2101k
2023
$2110k
2024
$2305k
2025
$2284k
2026
$2113k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BELROSE WEST is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,770/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

10.4%

85.7% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

1.8%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

20.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

14% apartments

Degree qualified

40.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

500 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

15.1%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

15.6 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

57.4%

Balanced market

Walkability

55 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

8.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

977/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2085

🏫6 Primary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

John Colet School

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1210

St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1131

Wakehurst Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1126

Belrose Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1111

Kambora Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1101

Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1092

📚Combined (2)

Covenant Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1155

Yanginanook School

Independent · Yrs K-11

ICSEA 1051

Special (1)

EOC Broken Bay

Catholic · Yrs U

ICSEA 1059

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1115ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 30 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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