Bellevue Heights, SA: suburb profile

The population of Bellevue Heights SA is 2,712 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bellevue Heights is $764 per week ($39,728 per year). Median rent in Bellevue Heights is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Bellevue Heights has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bellevue Heights has a population density of 1,070 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bellevue Heights is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellevue Heights is $1,750.

There were 11 recorded offences in Bellevue Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

Population
2,712
Census 2021
Median income
$764/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Bellevue Heights vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Bellevue Heights is $764 a week, in line with the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 346th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $70 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 22.3% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBellevue HeightsTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$764/wk$759/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,662/wk$1,494/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$300/wk +23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,750/mo$1,534/mo +14%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.3%19.5% +2.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bellevue Heights, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bellevue Heights Population

2,712 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bellevue Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$764/wk
$39,728 per year
Ranked 4,244 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,750/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bellevue Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,662/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 22.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bellevue Heights against your income

About $7,202 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $1,292/wk
Rent share 22.3%

Bellevue Heights Schools

15
schools nearby
9
government
1073
avg ICSEA score
5,230
total students
Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) Independent
Primary · R-6 · 88 students
1119
ICSEA
Eden Hills Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 229 students
1116
ICSEA
Australian Science and Mathematics School Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 419 students
1101
ICSEA
Blackwood Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 363 students
1095
ICSEA
Bellevue Heights Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 177 students
1090
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Marion Independent
Combined · R-9 · 320 students
1090
ICSEA
St Bernadette's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 205 students
1085
ICSEA
IQRA College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 734 students
1067
ICSEA
Flagstaff Hill Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 432 students
1067
ICSEA
Suneden Specialist School Independent
Combined · U · 72 students
1065
ICSEA
Blackwood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,211 students
1059
ICSEA
Clovelly Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 222 students
1038
ICSEA
Marion Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 149 students
1032
ICSEA
Hamilton Secondary College Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 609 students
994
ICSEA
Sports College South Australia - Mitchell Park Campus Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bellevue Heights Map

Bellevue Heights, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bellevue Heights, South Australia: 35.0278°S, 138.5830°E

Bellevue Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (15)

People in Bellevue Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (1,303) Female 51.9% (1,407)

Population Density

1,070
people per km²
2,712 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,067
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.2%
China
2.4%
India
1.8%
New Zealand
1.1%
Germany
1.0%
Malaysia
1.0%
Netherlands
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.3%
Arabic
1.3%
Greek
0.9%
Polish
0.9%
German
0.7%
Punjabi
0.6%
Italian
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.6%
Australian
33.8%
Scottish
11.0%
German
9.8%
Irish
9.1%
Chinese
4.8%
Italian
3.7%
Dutch
2.4%
Indian
2.3%
Polish
1.8%
Greek
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.2%
Catholic
13.1%
Anglican
7.6%
Uniting Church
7.1%
Not stated
5.4%
Baptist
3.6%
Lutheran
2.2%
Eastern Orthodox
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.4% 1,228
Separated
2.0% 46
Divorced
7.9% 181
Widowed
9.0% 206
Never married
27.8% 639

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.4%
Couple: no children
34.4%
Couple: no children under 15
18.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.7%
2 persons
38.1%
3 persons
15.5%
4 persons
15.8%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bellevue Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,024 occupied private dwellings in Bellevue Heights at the 2021 Census, 11.5% were rented, 42.3% owned outright and 37.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
7.3% 75 dwellings
Owned outright
42.3% 433 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.9% 388 dwellings
Rented
11.5% 118 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
11.4%
3 bedrooms
46.1%
4 bedrooms
33.7%
5 bedrooms
5.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
6.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.7%
1 vehicle
31.2%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bellevue Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
30.9% 667 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 451 people
Unemployed
2.6% 56 people
Not in labour force
45.7% 988 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
42.0%
Managers
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.7%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Labourers
2.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Train
2.5%
Walked only
1.9%
Bus
1.7%
Bicycle
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.4%
Certificate III/IV
19.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.5%
Postgraduate Degree
17.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.2%
Society & Culture
18.5%
Health
18.1%
Engineering
11.4%
Education
9.3%
Creative Arts
5.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.7%
Architecture & Building
3.4%
Information Technology
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
41.1%
Secondary: Government
18.7%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Pre-school
9.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.7%
Primary: Catholic
4.0%
Secondary: Catholic
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.7%
Has need for assistance
7.4%
Need for assistance not stated
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
230
Heart disease
101
Arthritis
99
Asthma
95
Diabetes
80
Cancer
57
Lung condition
54
Stroke
26
Kidney disease
23
Dementia
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 309
Did not provide
86.1% 1,917

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.2% 539
Not a volunteer
75.8% 1,685

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 7
Previously served
4.2% 93
Never served
95.5% 2,135

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
1 child
10.4%
2 children
39.4%
3 children
15.5%
4 children
4.0%
5+ children
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
23
1951: 1960
79
1961: 1970
81
1971: 1980
83
1981: 1990
58
1991: 2000
53
2001: 2010
126
2011: 2015
88
2016
13
2017
22
2018
33
2019
36
2020
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
34.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,326
Moved from SA
231
Moved: same area (SA2)
22
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from QLD
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
32.0%
15: 29 hours
16.4%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.7%
Step family: no other children
5.1%
Blended family: no other children
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bellevue Heights Crime Statistics

11 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
3
Assault
3
Break & Enter
3
Fraud
1
Theft
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Bellevue Heights

The closest suburb to Bellevue Heights is Eden Hills, 1.2 km away.

Eden Hills
1.2 km away · income $866/wk · rent $388/wk
Bedford Park
1.5 km away · income $470/wk · rent $290/wk
Flagstaff Hill
2.4 km away · income $844/wk · rent $385/wk
Craigburn Farm
2.4 km away · income $1,133/wk · rent $550/wk
Darlington (SA)
2.6 km away · income $752/wk · rent $325/wk
Blackwood (SA)
2.6 km away · income $869/wk · rent $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellevue Heights

What is the population of Bellevue Heights SA?

The population of Bellevue Heights SA is 2,712 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,070 people per km². Bellevue Heights is ranked #2,583 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bellevue Heights?

The median personal income in Bellevue Heights SA is $764 per week, or $39,728 per year. The median household income is $1,662 per week. Family income is $2,067 per week. Bellevue Heights is ranked #4,244 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bellevue Heights?

Median rent in Bellevue Heights SA is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bellevue Heights ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bellevue Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellevue Heights SA is $1,750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bellevue Heights?

The median age in Bellevue Heights SA is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bellevue Heights a good suburb to live in?

Bellevue Heights is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,712. The median income is $764/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40092. All dollar figures in AUD.