Bellingen, NSW 2454 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bellingen is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2454, home to 3,923 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Nambucca Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 409 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,923
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,268 /week
- Median personal income
- $651 /week
- Median family income
- $1,535 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Bellingen
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,477
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Bellingen Public School
- Bellingen High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 38 bus stops
- Church St At Hyde St
- Hyde St At Bridge St
- Oak St At Robert St
- Ford St At Hyde St
- William St At Oak St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 26 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 37.9% of the 2,099 resolvable premises in Bellingen. 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: 37.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 33.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 26.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 445 across postcode 2454 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 136 violent offences, 82 other offences, 74 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bellingen?
Bellingen (NSW 2454) had 3,923 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Bellingen local government area.
What is the median rent in Bellingen?
The median advertised rent in Bellingen is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bellingen?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Bellingen covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bellingen Public School (0.6 km), Bellingen High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bellingen?
Bellingen is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (37.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bellingen?
Across postcode 2454, 445 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (136), other (82), theft (74). 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 Bellingen?
38 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bellingen centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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