Bellambi
NSW 2518 · Wollongong
4,039 (2021) → 4,211 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bellambi is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2518, about 61km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.30M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is right by the coast. Bellambi has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 24/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2518 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.99%), New Zealand (1.54%), Philippines (0.82%), Scotland (0.72%), Iraq (0.57%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.99%), Arabic (0.84%), Italian (0.77%), Vietnamese (0.67%), Macedon (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1049 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1069
- Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 807
Nearby (within 10km)
- Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 940
- Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1046
- Russell Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1040
- Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1013
- Woonona East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1037
- St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1073
- Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1017
- Wollongong Flexible SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 895
- Woonona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1070
- Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1031
- Woonona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1030
- Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 982
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bellambi
Is Bellambi safe?
Bellambi has a residential safety score of 24/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,359 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bellambi?
In Bellambi, the median house price is $1.30M and the median unit price is $660K. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Bellambi from Sydney CBD?
Bellambi is about 61.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 108 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bellambi?
Bellambi has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 938 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bellambi?
Bellambi has a transport score of 90/100, including 1 train station and 24 bus stops.