Bellbird
NSW 2325 · Cessnock
2,338 (2021) → 2,437 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2325, about 114km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $684K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 29/100, and is about 39km inland. Bellbird has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 10/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2325 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.75%), New Zealand (0.98%), Thailand (0.64%), USA (0.51%), Philippines (0.43%)
Top languages: Thai (0.56%), Tagalog (0.26%), Vietnamese (0.26%), Spanish (0.21%), Mandarin (0.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 923 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bellbird Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 907
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cessnock West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 884
- Mount View High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 911
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 975
- Cessnock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 876
- Cessnock High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 892
- Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 931
- Kitchener Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 930
- Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 835
- Paxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 926
- Ellalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 903
- Millfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 932
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 897
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bellbird
Is Bellbird safe?
Bellbird has a residential safety score of 10/100, 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 10,308 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bellbird?
In Bellbird, the median house price is $684K. Median weekly house rent is $570.
How far is Bellbird from Sydney CBD?
Bellbird is about 113.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bellbird?
Bellbird has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 907 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bellbird?
Bellbird has a transport score of 29/100 and 36 bus stops.