Bellevue Hill
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bellevue Hill, NSW 2023.
About Bellevue Hill
Welcome to Bellevue Hill
Bellevue Hill sits in Sydney's eastern suburbs, about five kilometres from the CBD, wedged between Bondi Junction's retail hub and the sand of Bondi Beach. It's one of Sydney's most prestigious addresses, known for its harbour and ocean glimpses, leafy streets and grand houses that have long attracted the city's wealthiest families.
With a population of around 10,590 and a median age of 39, the suburb suits established professionals, families with school-age children and downsizers looking for a quieter, greener alternative to the beachside bustle just down the hill. It's a suburb of contrasts too — sweeping harbourside estates sit not far from tightly held apartment blocks, giving it a mix of scale that few eastern suburbs pockets can match.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Bellevue Hill is understated rather than showy. Locals tend to do their café mornings and casual dining along the fringes of Bondi Junction or Woollahra, both an easy stroll or short drive away, rather than in a dedicated village strip within the suburb itself. It's the kind of place where a quiet coffee run doubles as a chance to enjoy tree-lined streets and glimpses of the harbour before heading down to Bondi Beach or North Bondi for a swim, a surf or a wander along the coastal path.
Shopping
For day-to-day shopping, Bellevue Hill residents lean on neighbouring Bondi Junction, home to Westfield and one of the busiest retail and transport hubs in the eastern suburbs, offering everything from major department stores to specialty grocers and fashion boutiques. Woollahra's boutique strip on Queen Street is another favourite for those after independent fashion, homewares and gallery browsing, while Bondi's shops and markets add a more casual, beach-town option nearby.
Getting around
Bellevue Hill's location just behind Bondi Junction is one of its biggest practical drawcards. Bondi Junction station connects directly to the Eastern Suburbs rail line into the CBD, and the area is well served by bus routes running along Old South Head Road and through to the city, Bondi Beach and the wider eastern suburbs. For drivers, it's a straightforward run into the city via New South Head Road or through Woollahra, though like much of the east, on-street parking can be tight in the busier pockets.
Schools & families
Education is a major drawcard for families choosing Bellevue Hill. The suburb is home to Bellevue Hill Public School as well as several campuses of The Scots College, including its Early Learning Centre, Preparatory School and the Ginahgulla Centre campus, giving families a strong local independent schooling option from early years through to senior years. Cranbrook School, one of Sydney's best-known independent schools, is also close by, reinforcing the suburb's reputation as a base for families invested in top-tier education.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock here spans grand federation and interwar mansions, many with district or water views, through to handsome apartment blocks built for a market that prizes location over land size. Current listings skew heavily towards apartments and units, which make up 72% of stock, against 24% houses and a small 3% of land, reflecting how tightly held the suburb's larger houses are and how much of the recent turnover happens in its unit market.
The property market
Bellevue Hill remains one of Sydney's most expensive suburbs, with a median house price of $9.32 million, though prices have eased slightly, with recent growth recorded at -3.8%. Units and apartments offer a far more accessible entry point at a median of $1.40 million, still a significant sum but one that opens the suburb up to a broader range of buyers. Renters face a median asking rent of $3,100 a week, underlining that even leasing here comes at a premium, in keeping with its neighbours Bondi, Bondi Beach and Woollahra.
Market snapshot
Bellevue Hill property market
Median sale price
$9.32m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$3,100
per week
Gross rental yield
1.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$4.00m
Median
$9.32m
Premium
$22.81m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
40%
Sold this year
26
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +5.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bellevue Hill by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bellevue Hill, NSW 2023.
Population
10,590
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$3,315
median, per week
Median rent
$650
per week
Median mortgage
$3,900
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Bellevue Hill
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campus
The Scots College ELC campus
The Scots College Preparatory School
Recent results
Recently sold in Bellevue Hill
$1.73m
5/2B Victoria Road
Sold ~July 2026
$3.13m
6/27 Drumalbyn Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.63m
8/158 Victoria Road
Sold ~July 2026
$8.47m
5 Kulgoa Road
Sold ~July 2026
$990k
4/88 Drumalbyn Road
Sold ~June 2026
$3.50m
15/177 Bellevue Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.90m
17 Bradley Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$2.70m
16b Arthur Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Bellevue Hill suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bellevue Hill?
The median unit price in Bellevue Hill, NSW is $1.40m for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.6%.
How much is rent in Bellevue Hill?
The median weekly rent in Bellevue Hill is around $975 per week.
Is Bellevue Hill a good place to live?
Bellevue Hill is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 10,590 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Bellevue Hill?
Bellevue Hill has a population of 10,590 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Bellevue Hill?
There are 6 schools in or near Bellevue Hill, including The Scots College, The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campus and Bellevue Hill Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Bellevue Hill?
Properties in Bellevue Hill take around 29 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 68%.
How much do you need to buy in Bellevue Hill?
Entry-level properties in Bellevue Hill start around $1m, while premium homes reach $2.80m.
What suburbs are near Bellevue Hill?
Suburbs near Bellevue Hill include Bondi, Woollahra, Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction and North Bondi.
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