Lithgow City Council
Bell
Bell at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Bell.
Bell (2786) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Bell has roughly 44 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bell scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bell's population at 44, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
44
Median age
41
Family households
64%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bell.
Local schools for Bell
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Government School Catchment
Mount Victoria Public School
Non-Government Schools
OneSchool Global NSW - Mount Victoria
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bell.
- What is the Bell postcode?
- Bell is in the 2786 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Bell?
- There are 2 schools serving Bell on this page, including OneSchool Global NSW - Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Public School.
- How walkable is Bell?
- Bell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bell?
- Bell is close to Dargan, Hartley Vale, Mount Victoria, Mount Wilson, Vale Of Clwydd.
- What is the population of Bell?
- Bell has approximately 44 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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