Bellata, NSW 2397 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bellata is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2397, home to 266 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Moree Plains local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 461 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 266
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,284 /week
- Median personal income
- $737 /week
- Median family income
- $1,687 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Narrabri
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $180 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $680
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Bellata Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 9 bus stops
- Belar St After Oak St
- Wilga St At Belar St
- Bellata Station, Platform 1
- Bellata Park, North St
- Bellata Public School, Gurley St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 41 resolvable premises in Bellata. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7 across postcode 2397 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 56% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3 violent offences, 2 other offences, 1 property damage.
Other suburbs in Narrabri
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bellata?
Bellata (NSW 2397) had 266 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Narrabri local government area.
What is the median rent in Bellata?
The median advertised rent in Bellata is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bellata?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bellata covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bellata Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bellata?
Bellata is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bellata?
Across postcode 2397, 7 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (3), other (2), property damage (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bellata?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bellata centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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