Nambucca Valley
Bellingen
Bellingen at a glance
Median house
$820,000
-3.5% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
3,923
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Bellingen.
Bellingen is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$820,000
-3.5% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
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
$820,000
-3.5% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
3,923
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.35%
Based on $820,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.43%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-3.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -3.5%/yr
2021
$980K
5-year change
-16%
2026
$820K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,923
Median age
44
Family households
66%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bellingen Public School
Bellingen High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Bellingen.
- What is the median house price in Bellingen?
- The median house price in Bellingen, NSW 2454 is $820,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -3.5%.
- 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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