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Belfield

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2191
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Property investments in BELFIELD did not fare well against the rest of the country last year, registering a median home price decrease of 7.89%.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in the territory are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains BELFIELD, 2191 saw average growth in the long term.

Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $900 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

It is expected, nonetheless, for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 63.8 days.

Besides that, the Australian suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Property investors perceived the median home price rise to $2,050,000.

BELFIELD ranks 957th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 2.28% return.

Surburb overview

Belfield lies about 12.3 kilometres south‑west of the Sydney central business district in the City of Canterbury‑Bankstown local government area. The suburb uses postcode 2191 and sits on flat terrain roughly 27 metres above sea level.

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 6,555 residents, up from 6,322 in 2016, reflecting a moderate growth of about 3.7 per cent. The median age stood at 40 years, slightly above the New South Wales median of 39 years.

Households commonly include couples with children, and the average household income is measured at around $1,440 per week.

About 56.6 per cent of residents were born in Australia, with significant communities from China, Lebanon, Korea, Italy and Greece.

Only around 42.4 per cent spoke only English at home, while Arabic, Korean, Italian, Greek and Mandarin featured prominently among other languages.

Religious affiliation leaned toward Catholic at 40.7 per cent, followed by Eastern Orthodox and Islam, while 14.6 per cent reported no religion.

Employed residents worked primarily as professionals, clerical staff or trades workers, with a full‑time employment rate around 60 per cent.

Median personal income reached approximately $548 per week, with household income near $1,440 per week.

Travel patterns showed 62.9 per cent commuting by car as a driver and about 16.9 per cent using public transport, mostly train or bus.

The suburb lacks its train station but benefits from bus routes along Burwood and Punchbowl Roads that link to nearby stations in Campsie and Lakemba.

Residents access essential establishments via a modest commercial strip on Burwood Road that features shops, cafés, a post office and a hotel.

Nearby Fairfield, Campsie and Strathfield provide broader retail, medical and educational services, including major shopping centres and schools.

Recreational areas include Rudd Park and Cooke Park within walking distance, along with riverfront reserves along the Cooks River to the north, featuring walking paths and sports facilities.

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