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Belfield suburb profile

Belfield is a compact, predominantly residential suburb in Sydney's inner south-west, set between several larger commercial centres. Quiet tree-lined streets feature a mix of single-storey post-war brick and weatherboard cottages alongside more recent townhouses and low-rise apartment blocks, so the area attracts families, professionals and downsizers. A modest local shopping strip and everyday services are within easy walking distance of many homes, while pocket parks and sports fields provide outdoor space. Transport is practical with regular bus routes, nearby suburban train stations and straightforward access to major roads for trips to the city and surrounding districts.

Belfield property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,565,000Past 3 months

Property growth+10.1%Past 12 months

Belfield has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $2.4 million, up 15.8% over the last 12 months, a sharp rise. Unit values rose a modest 4.4% over the same 12 months, so house values increased more strongly than units.

Over the last 3 months, 11 houses and 5 units sold. Houses sold in a median of 57 days.

The rental market in Belfield saw average house rents of $950 and average unit rents of $720 over the last 12 months. House rents rose 18.8% over the last 12 months, a sharp increase, while unit rents rose a solid 5.9% — house rents grew faster than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$2.40MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
15.8%4.4%
Sold
Past 3 months
115
Median days on market
Past 12 months
57N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$950$720
Change in rent
Past 12 months
18.8%5.9%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Belfield demographics

Families, and in particular couple families with children, make up the clearest feature of Belfield's household mix: 52.0% of families are couple families with children. The suburb is home to 6,555 people, with a median age of 40 and a median total household income of $1,727 a week, roughly $89,800 a year.

Couple families without children account for 27.5%, so together with couple families with children they represent just under four in five families. One-parent families comprise 18.6%, while other families make up 1.9% of the family total.

In Belfield, most homes are owner-occupied: 33.1% are owned outright and 35.5% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 68.6% owner-occupation, while 31.4% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Belfield

Some popular suburbs near Belfield include:

  • Belmore: An established inner-west suburb with tree-lined streets.
  • Strathfield South: Predominantly residential with several parks and quiet streets.
  • Lakemba: A vibrant multicultural suburb with a lively shopping and dining scene.
  • Campsie: A busy suburban centre in the Canterbury-Bankstown area with a strong retail strip.
  • Enfield: A small residential suburb with parks and a village atmosphere.

How does Belfield compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Belfield’s median house price is 60.0% higher than Belmore’s.
  • Median unit prices: Belfield’s median unit price is 19.7% higher than Belmore’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Belfield have grown 2.3% higher than in Belmore.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Belfield have grown 2.9% higher than in Campsie.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Belmore are selling 52.6% faster than in Belfield.
  • Investment considerations: In Belfield, the rental yield for house is 3.4% higher than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 8.4% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Belfield have grown 16.4% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Belfield have grown 7.5% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Belfield

There are 29 real estate agents in Belfield, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 49.1% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Belfield typically range from 1.67% to 2.28%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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