Urunga
NSW 2455 · Bellingen
3,185 (2021) → 3,223 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Urunga is a stable suburb in Bellingen, NSW 2455, about 409km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $916K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 71/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Urunga has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.74%), New Zealand (0.97%), Germany (0.47%), Scotland (0.47%), Netherlands (0.31%)
Top languages: German (0.44%), Spanish (0.44%), Japan (0.28%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.25%), Mandarin (0.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 999 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Urunga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
Nearby (within 10km)
- Raleigh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1047
- Repton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 983
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Urunga
Is Urunga safe?
Urunga has a residential safety score of 33/100, 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 9,199 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Urunga?
In Urunga, the median house price is $916K and the median unit price is $625K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Urunga from Sydney CBD?
Urunga is about 409.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Urunga?
Urunga has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Urunga?
Urunga has a transport score of 71/100, including 2 train stations.