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Bellambi

NSW 2518 · Wollongong

4,039 (2021) → 4,211 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)

71
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,039
Population
$1.21M
Median house (2025)
24
Safety score
90
Transport score

Bellambi is a high growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2518, about 61km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.21M 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.

61.2 km
To Sydney CBD
630 m
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
860 m
To nearest station

Demographics

4,039
Population
38
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollongong LGA population (est. 2025)224,373
Median household income (weekly)$1,183
vs NSW median-36.1%
Bachelor degree or higher26.4%
Born in Australia73.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse834 / 159 / 623

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

$1.21M
Median house (2025)
$662K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $600 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)14 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

24
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

17
Break & enter dwelling421/100k
15
Steal from dwelling371/100k
15
Motor vehicle theft371/100k
37
Domestic assault916/100k
4
Robbery99/100k
27
Non-domestic assault668/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 588 (all categories, latest year)14,558 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

37

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

52
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1049 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1062
  • Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 812

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Corrimal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 940
  • Corrimal East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1022
  • Russell Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1036
  • Corrimal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1010
  • Woonona East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1003
  • St Columbkille's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1075
  • Aspect South Coast SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1006
  • Wollongong Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 860
  • Woonona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1062
  • Towradgi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1039
  • Woonona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1030
  • Tarrawanna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 964

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

90
1Train
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency24/hr
Nearest train stationBellambi (860 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,250mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

40 in suburbSupermarkets
42 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2411 in suburbParks
152 in suburbPlaygrounds
122 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
8915 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachBellambi Beach (720 m)
Nearest hospitalBulli District Hospital (3.6 km)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportSydney (52.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

70

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
4
Public pools
89
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

56

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

24
Parks
1
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

17

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

44

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.50

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

30

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.74

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.05%
Projected population 20415,695
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wollongong

East Corrimal$1.71M90transportTowradgi$1.41M92transportCorrimal$1.25M83transportRussell Vale$1.31M58transportFernhillData not available76transportFairy Meadow$1.35M92transport

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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 14,558 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bellambi?

In Bellambi, the median house price is $1.21M and the median unit price is $662K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Bellambi from Sydney CBD?

Bellambi is about 61.2 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Bellambi?

Bellambi has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 937 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.