Nambucca Valley
Bellingen
Bellingen at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
3,923
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Bellingen.
Bellingen (2454) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
Bellingen has roughly 3,923 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bellingen scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bellingen's population at 3,923, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,923
Median age
44
Family households
66%
Lone person
29%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
3,923
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
260
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.
76
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bellingen.
Local schools for Bellingen
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Government School Catchment
Bellingen Public School
Bellingen High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bellingen.
- What is the Bellingen postcode?
- Bellingen is in the 2454 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Bellingen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Bellingen?
- There are 3 schools serving Bellingen on this page, including St Mary's Primary School, Bellingen Public School, Bellingen High School.
- How walkable is Bellingen?
- Bellingen has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bellingen?
- Bellingen is close to Scotchman, Hydes Creek, Sunny Corner, Tarkeeth, Fernmount.
- What is the population of Bellingen?
- Bellingen has approximately 3,923 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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