Moving to Belfield NSW 2191
What the official numbers say about living in Belfield — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $460 a week, against a median household income of $1,727 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Belfield grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,043 → 6,555 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: Lebanon, China, South Korea; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Mandarin, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Belfield scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (51% of workers), while 45% work from home.
Nearest train station: Burwood, 3.5 km north-east.
Nearest metro station: Belmore, 1.4 km south.
Nearest light rail stop: Arlington, 4.8 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Bankstown Station, 5 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Cabarita, 7.7 km north.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 8.9 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 12 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 101 schools · 52 cafes & restaurants · 15 supermarkets · 89 parks — see them all on the Belfield profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Michael's Catholic Primary School 450 m · Belmore North Public School 550 m · Belmore Boys High School 650 m · Wangee Park School 900 m · Harcourt Primary School 950 m · All Saints Grammar Junior School 1.2 km · Australian International Academy 1.4 km · St Therese's Catholic Primary School 1.5 km
Groceries: Go Win Supermarket 1.6 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Tongli Supermarket 1.8 km · Lakemba Supermarket 1.9 km · Exim Supermarket 1.9 km · Desi Bazar 1.9 km · IGA 2 km · Bismillah Butchery and BBQ 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Eccles Reserve 350 m · Rudd Park 450 m · Walsh Avenue Reserve 600 m · Elliott Reserve 650 m · Bark Huts Park 700 m · Whiddon Reserve 700 m · Knox Street Reserve 700 m · Maria Reserve 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Belfield, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Rock Dove · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Belfield, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfield here | 6,555 | — | 7/10 | 22% |
| Strathfield South | 3,636 | — | 9/10 | 13% |
| Belmore | 13,781 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Campsie | 26,132 | — | 4/10 | 14% |
| Lakemba | 17,092 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Enfield | 2,992 | — | 8/10 | 14% |
| Croydon Park | 10,929 | — | 9/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Canterbury-Bankstown — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Watson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2191 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Belfield profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $460 a week.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,043 people to 6,555. It sits about 12 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Burwood station is roughly 3.5 km away. Local government is Canterbury-Bankstown council, and the federal seat is Watson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Belfield vs Strathfield South · Belfield vs Belmore.
Nearby guides: Strathfield South · Belmore · Campsie · Lakemba · Enfield · Croydon Park.
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