SuburbCheck

Raleigh

NSW 2454 · Bellingen

681 (2021) → 689 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Bellingen local government area (est. 13,319 residents)

22
Overall score

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

681
Population
$925K
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
34
Safety score
0
Transport score

Raleigh is a stable suburb in Bellingen, NSW 2454, about 416km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $925K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Raleigh has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.

415.7 km
To Sydney CBD
4.9 km
To coast
$625/wk
Median rent (house)
5.3 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

681
Population
49
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Bellingen LGA population (est. 2025)13,319
Median household income (weekly)$1,482
vs NSW median-19.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$45,385/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -24%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2454 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher26.1%
Born in Australia79.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse194 / 3 / 19

Top countries of birth: England (4.41%), New Zealand (1.03%), Netherlands (0.88%), Taiwan (0.73%), Canada (0.59%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$925K
Median house (2026)Low volume: 12 sales in 12 months
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$625 / $409 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

34
Residential

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:

1
Break & enter dwelling147/100k
2
Steal from dwelling294/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft734/100k
4
Domestic assault587/100k
1
Robbery147/100k
2
Non-domestic assault294/100k

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: 42 (all categories, latest year)6,167 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 March 2026

Schools

70

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

8
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Raleigh Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1097

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Repton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1030
  • Urunga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 974
  • Bellingen High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1006
  • Bonville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 979
  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.4kmICSEA 1039
  • Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Stage 5 CampusSecondary · Independent · 9.7km
  • Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education - Bellingen CampusPrimary · Independent · 9.8km
  • Bellingen Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 998
  • Crossmaglen Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 988

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationUrunga (5.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.6% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
18.6%
Education & Training
12.5%
Construction
11.5%
Retail Trade
8.8%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
19.0°C
Winter max
1,700mm
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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
0Sports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachNorth Beach (5.0 km)
Nearest hospitalBellinger River District Hospital (9.7 km)
Nearest vet5.3 km
Nearest airportCoffs Harbour (18.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

0

No data

No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
0
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

1

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

0
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
58
Residential places
Average Star Rating3 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.29%
Projected population 2041711
Projected households 2041227

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bellingen

Repton$1.12M0transportMylestom$900K35transportFernmount$1.14M0transportUrunga$980K71transportValery$1.09M0transportHydes CreekData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Raleigh

Is Raleigh safe?

Raleigh has a residential safety score of 34/100, 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 6,167 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Raleigh?

In Raleigh, the median house price is $925K. Median weekly house rent is $625.

How far is Raleigh from Sydney CBD?

Raleigh is about 415.7 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Raleigh?

Raleigh has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1097 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Raleigh?

Raleigh has a transport score of 0/100.

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.