Bielsdown Hills, NSW 2453 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bielsdown Hills is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2453, home to 104 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coffs Harbour local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 413 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 104
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,343 /week
- Median personal income
- $616 /week
- Median family income
- $1,542 /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
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Dorrigo High School
- Dorrigo Public School
- Orama Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- 507 Whisky Creek Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.8% of the 58 resolvable premises in Bielsdown Hills. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 94.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 131 across postcode 2453 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 38 violent offences, 27 property damage, 17 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bielsdown Hills?
Bielsdown Hills (NSW 2453) had 104 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Bellingen local government area.
What is the median rent in Bielsdown Hills?
The median advertised rent in Bielsdown Hills is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bielsdown Hills?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bielsdown Hills covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dorrigo High School (4.1 km), Dorrigo Public School (4.2 km), Orama Public School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bielsdown Hills?
Bielsdown Hills is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bielsdown Hills?
Across postcode 2453, 131 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (38), property damage (27), theft (17). 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 Bielsdown Hills?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bielsdown Hills centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus 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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