Question 1

Is Bellevue Hill a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bellevue Hill is a quiet, prestige pocket in Sydney’s eastern suburbs with leafy, elevated streets and a mix of grand federation and interwar residences alongside striking contemporary architect-designed homes. It has a residential, family-oriented feel, with generous gardens, mature trees and occasional harbour glimpses from higher blocks. Everyday life centres on local village shops and cafes, with easy access to harbourside precincts such as Double Bay and Rose Bay and Bondi’s coastal attractions. Public buses connect the suburb to Bondi Junction and the city, so it suits people who value privacy, space and proximity to the coast.

About 10,590 people live in Bellevue Hill, the median age is 39 and typical household income is $3,315 a week (about $172,380 a year). Families make up the bulk of households, and 65.8% of homes are owner-occupied while 34.2% are rented. Local schools have seen recent projects and upgrades: Bellevue Hill Public School has expanded learning facilities after a major state-funded upgrade, and nearby independent schools have plans to convert and reconfigure buildings for classrooms, studios and safety works. The council also runs open-space work such as tree planting and bushland restoration at Cooper Park.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bellevue Hill?

Accepted Answer

Against a typical local household income of $3,315 a week at the last Census, rents and prices in Bellevue Hill sit unequally against what people there earned. A house rent of $2,650 a week would take about 80% of that weekly income, a large share, while a unit rent of $995 a week would take about 30% of weekly income, roughly a third and a sizeable share. The median unit price of $1,700,000 is about 9.9 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes.

If you are renting, the rent shares are the most relevant measures; if you are buying, the unit price multiple against annual income is the key number on these figures. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Bellevue Hill a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in Bellevue Hill, the picture differs for houses and units. House values rose a solid 8.3% while house rents increased 6.0%, so capital growth for houses outpaced rent growth this year. Units moved the other way: median unit values edged down 0.6% while unit rents climbed a modest 4.7%, meaning unit rental income rose even as unit prices slipped slightly.

If rental income is your priority, the rent figures are the ones to watch; if capital growth matters more, houses showed the stronger price gain over the year. Whether that balance fits your plans depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	$1.70M
Change in value Past 12 months	8.3%	-0.6%
Sold Past 3 months	9	31
Median days on market Past 12 months	49	50
Average rent Past 12 months	$2650	$995
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.0%	4.7%

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