Bellbird, NSW 2325 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bellbird is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2325, home to 2,338 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,338
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,427 /week
- Median personal income
- $643 /week
- Median family income
- $1,612 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $323 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Bellbird Public School
- Cessnock West Public School
- Mount View High School
- Cessnock Public School
- Cessnock High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 44 bus stops
- Hetton St At Prince St
- Hetton St Before Prince St
- Prince St After Sparke St
- Prince St Before Sparke St
- Sparke St Before Prince St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 12 parks and reserves
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 53.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 57.1% of the 1,802 resolvable premises in Bellbird. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 57.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 37.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,699 across postcode 2325 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 882 violent offences, 508 theft, 419 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bellbird?
Bellbird (NSW 2325) had 2,338 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Bellbird?
The median advertised rent in Bellbird is $323/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bellbird?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bellbird covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bellbird Public School (0.5 km), Cessnock West Public School (3.1 km), Mount View High School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bellbird?
Bellbird is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bellbird?
Across postcode 2325, 2,699 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (882), theft (508), property damage (419). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Bellbird?
In Bellbird, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (53.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bellbird?
44 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bellbird centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops. 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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