Bellata vs Narrabri
The verdict
Bellata is more affordable, with a median house price of $298K versus $468K in Narrabri. Bellata rates higher for transport (77 vs 64). Narrabri rates higher for liveability (47 vs 0). Narrabri is closer to the coast (310.6 km vs 318.0 km).
Scores
| Bellata | Narrabri | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 48 |
| Transport | 77 | 64 |
| Education | 26 | 29 |
| Liveability | 0 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellata | Narrabri | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266 | 7,327 |
| Median age | 45 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,284 | $1,590 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.7% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.6% | 86.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bellata Stable · Narrabri Stable
Property
| Bellata | Narrabri | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $298K | $468K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $299K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 25.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $350 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bellata | Narrabri | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 478 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 752 | 1,570 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,632 | 11,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellata | Narrabri | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 894 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellata · Narrabri
Transport
| Bellata | Narrabri | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 64 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 12.0 km |
Liveability
| Bellata | Narrabri | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.5°C | 34.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 580 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 318.0 km | 310.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 458.7 km | 428.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 43.8 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bellata | Narrabri | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 266 | 7,327 |
| Estimated 2025 | 263 | 7,244 |
| Projected 2041 | 266 | 7,327 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bellata or Narrabri?
Bellata is more affordable, with a median house price of $298K versus $468K.
Which has better schools, Bellata or Narrabri?
Bellata has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellata 913 vs Narrabri 894; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bellata or Narrabri?
Bellata has the higher transport score (Bellata 77/100 vs Narrabri 64/100).
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