Wollongong City Council
Bellambi
Bellambi at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
4,039
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Bellambi.
Bellambi (2518) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Bellambi has roughly 4,039 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Bellambi scores 4/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bellambi's population at 4,039, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,039
Median age
38
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$252/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
4,039
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
588
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bellambi.
Local schools for Bellambi
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Government School Catchment
Bellambi Public School
Corrimal High School
Russell Vale Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bellambi.
- What is the Bellambi postcode?
- Bellambi is in the 2518 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bellambi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $252.
- What schools are in Bellambi?
- There are 20 schools serving Bellambi on this page, including Holy Spirit College, Bellambi Public School, Corrimal High School.
- How walkable is Bellambi?
- Bellambi has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bellambi?
- Bellambi is close to Corrimal East, East Corrimal, Russell Vale, Corrimal, Towradgi.
- What is the population of Bellambi?
- Bellambi has approximately 4,039 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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