Belmore River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
268
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Belmore River.
The postcode for Belmore River is 2440 (NSW).
Belmore River (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Belmore River has roughly 268 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Belmore River 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Belmore River's population at 268, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
268
Median age
51
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
268
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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 Belmore River.
Local schools for Belmore River
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Government School Catchment
Gladstone Public School
Smithtown Public School
Crescent Head Public School
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Frequently asked
About Belmore River.
- What is the Belmore River postcode?
- Belmore River is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Belmore River?
- Belmore River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Belmore River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Belmore River?
- There are 16 schools serving Belmore River on this page, including Gladstone Public School, Smithtown Public School, Crescent Head Public School.
- How walkable is Belmore River?
- Belmore River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Belmore River?
- Belmore River is close to Old Station, Verges Creek, Hat Head, Gladstone, Austral Eden.
- What is the population of Belmore River?
- The population of Belmore River is approximately 268 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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