Bellbird at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,338
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Bellbird.
The postcode for Bellbird is 2325 (NSW).
Bellbird (2325) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Bellbird has roughly 2,338 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Bellbird 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bellbird's population at 2,338, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,338
Median age
34
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
2,338
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
265
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
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bellbird.
Local schools for Bellbird
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Government School Catchment
Bellbird Public School
Mount View High School
Cessnock West Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bellbird.
- What is the Bellbird postcode?
- Bellbird is in the 2325 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Bellbird?
- Bellbird is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2325, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bellbird?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Bellbird?
- There are 14 schools serving Bellbird on this page, including Bellbird Public School, Mount View High School, Cessnock West Public School.
- How walkable is Bellbird?
- Bellbird has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Bellbird?
- Bellbird is close to Bellbird Heights, Mount View, Pelton, Cessnock West, Greta Main.
- What is the population of Bellbird?
- The population of Bellbird is approximately 2,338 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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