Bellambi vs Corrimal
The verdict
Corrimal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.30M in Bellambi. Bellambi rates higher for transport (90 vs 83). Corrimal rates higher for education (59 vs 54). Bellambi is closer to the coast (630 m vs 2.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Corrimal rates higher (51 vs 24/100 in Bellambi).
Scores
| Bellambi | Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 72 |
| Transport | 90 | 83 |
| Education | 54 | 59 |
| Liveability | 67 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellambi | Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,039 | 6,972 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,183 | $1,508 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 33.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.1% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bellambi High Growth · Corrimal High Growth
Property
| Bellambi | Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $660K | $759K |
| House price YoY | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 69 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bellambi | Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 421 | 344 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 347 | 115 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 916 | 387 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,359 | 6,125 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellambi | Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 1,034 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellambi · Corrimal
Transport
| Bellambi | Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 165 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Bellambi | Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 630 m | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.2 km | 62.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 720 m | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bellambi | Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,039 | 6,972 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,211 | 7,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,695 | 9,830 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bellambi or Corrimal?
Corrimal has the higher residential safety score (Bellambi 24/100 vs Corrimal 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Bellambi or Corrimal?
Corrimal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Bellambi or Corrimal?
Corrimal has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellambi 938 vs Corrimal 1034; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bellambi or Corrimal?
Bellambi has the higher transport score (Bellambi 90/100 vs Corrimal 83/100).
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