Bellingen Shire Council

Valla

NSW2448

Valla at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,052

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Valla.

The postcode for Valla is 2448 (NSW).

Valla (2448) sits in the Bellingen region of NSW.

Valla has roughly 1,052 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Valla 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Valla's population at 1,052, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,052

Median age

48

Family households

79%

Lone person

19%

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)

$297/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$310/wk

Owner occupied

88%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,052

Median age: 48

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

56

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft23 (41.1%)
Assault6 (10.7%)
Drug offences5 (8.9%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5 (8.9%)
Sexual offences4 (7.1%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Valla.

Local schools for Valla

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Government School Catchment

Nambucca Heads High School

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Frank Partridge VC Public School

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Nambucca Heads Public School

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Frequently asked

About Valla.

What is the Valla postcode?
Valla is in the 2448 postcode, in NSW, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
Where is Valla?
Valla is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2448, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Valla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $297, for units it's $310.
What schools are in Valla?
There are 4 schools serving Valla on this page, including Nambucca Valley Christian Community School, Nambucca Heads High School, Frank Partridge VC Public School.
How walkable is Valla?
Valla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Valla?
Valla is close to Hyland Park, Valla Beach, Nambucca Heads, Newee Creek, Urunga.
What is the population of Valla?
The population of Valla is approximately 1,052 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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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