Bellingen
NSW 2454 · Bellingen
3,923 (2021) → 3,956 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bellingen is a stable suburb in Bellingen, NSW 2454, about 412km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $823K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 14km inland. Bellingen has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2454 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.3%), New Zealand (1.78%), Germany (0.94%), South Africa (0.79%), Scotland (0.71%)
Top languages: German (1.12%), Spanish (0.54%), French (0.46%), Nepali (0.25%), Indonesian (0.25%)
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 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1039
- Bellingen High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
- Bellingen Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
- Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education - Bellingen CampusPrimary · Independent
- Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Stage 5 CampusSecondary · Independent
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
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bellingen
Is Bellingen safe?
Bellingen has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 6,143 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bellingen?
In Bellingen, the median house price is $823K. Median weekly house rent is $625.
How far is Bellingen from Sydney CBD?
Bellingen is about 411.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bellingen?
Bellingen has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1014 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bellingen?
Bellingen has a transport score of 0/100.