Bellbird Heights
NSW 2325 · Cessnock
805 (2021) → 839 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Cessnock local government area (est. 70,227 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bellbird Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2325, about 115km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $764K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 39km inland. Bellbird Heights has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.49%), Scotland (1.24%), New Zealand (0.75%), Germany (0.62%), China (0.37%)
Top languages: Cantonese (0.99%), Tamil (0.5%), Bengali (0.37%), Portuguese (0.37%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
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 922 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cessnock West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 876
- Bellbird Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 918
- Mount View High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 912
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 981
- Cessnock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 890
- Cessnock High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 884
- Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 851
- Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 955
- Kitchener Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 930
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 898
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - CessnockCombined · Independent · 6.2km
- St Philip's Christian College - CessnockCombined · Independent · 6.3kmICSEA 1031
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bellbird Heights
Is Bellbird Heights safe?
Bellbird Heights has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 7,950 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bellbird Heights?
In Bellbird Heights, the median house price is $764K and the median unit price is $485K. Median weekly house rent is $575.
How far is Bellbird Heights from Sydney CBD?
Bellbird Heights is about 114.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bellbird Heights?
Bellbird Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bellbird Heights?
Bellbird Heights has a transport score of 46/100 and 9 bus stops.