Bellbird, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bellbird NSW is 2,338 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bellbird is $643 per week ($33,436 per year). Median rent in Bellbird is $323 per week ($1,400 per month). Bellbird has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bellbird has a population density of 305 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bellbird is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellbird is $1,600.

There were 67 recorded offences in Bellbird in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (18 offences).

Population
2,338
Census 2021
Median income
$643/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$323/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Bellbird vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bellbird is $643 a week, 16% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,585th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $323 a week, $62 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBellbirdTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$643/wk$765/wk −16%$766/wk
Household income$1,427/wk$1,704/wk −16%$1,637/wk
Rent$323/wk$385/wk −16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,965/mo −19%$1,733/mo
Median age3443 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.6%22.6% +0.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bellbird, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bellbird Population

2,338 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bellbird Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$643/wk
$33,436 per year
Ranked 6,382 of 14,663
Median Rent
$323/wk
$1,400 per month
Ranked 4,026 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bellbird Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,427/wk
Median rent $323/wk
Rent to income 22.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bellbird against your income

About $6,184 a month
Median rent $323/wk
Left after rent $1,104/wk
Rent share 22.6%

Bellbird Schools

3
schools nearby
3
government
901
avg ICSEA score
1,684
total students
Mount View High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 930 students
911
ICSEA
Bellbird Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 355 students
907
ICSEA
Cessnock West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 399 students
884
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bellbird Map

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Bellbird, New South Wales: 32.8549°S, 151.3170°E

Bellbird Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Bellbird

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,174) Female 49.9% (1,170)

Population Density

305
people per km²
2,338 people · 7.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,612
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.8%
New Zealand
1.0%
Thailand
0.6%
United States of America
0.5%
Philippines
0.4%
Scotland
0.3%
Vietnam
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Thai
0.6%
Tagalog
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
German
0.1%
Hindi
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
49.6%
English
42.4%
Scottish
12.6%
Australian Aboriginal
9.7%
Irish
7.7%
German
4.5%
Italian
1.0%
Dutch
0.9%
New Zealander
0.9%
Welsh
0.8%
French
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.0%
Anglican
25.1%
Catholic
14.7%
Not stated
4.8%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.7%
Buddhism
1.3%
Christian (other)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

10.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.3% 757
Separated
4.6% 82
Divorced
9.7% 174
Widowed
4.2% 75
Never married
39.2% 701

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children
22.4%
One parent: children under 15
16.8%
Couple: no children under 15
15.4%
One parent: no children under 15
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
32.8%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
16.1%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bellbird

Housing Tenure

Of the 816 occupied private dwellings in Bellbird at the 2021 Census, 25.2% were rented, 31.9% owned outright and 39.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
31.9% 260 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.1% 319 dwellings
Rented
25.2% 206 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
14.2%
3 bedrooms
48.8%
4 bedrooms
29.3%
5 bedrooms
5.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
5.4%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.4%
1 vehicle
33.0%
2 vehicles
40.4%
3 vehicles
13.1%
4+ vehicles
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bellbird

Employment

Employed full-time
32.3% 524 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 357 people
Unemployed
4.3% 69 people
Not in labour force
41.4% 671 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.0%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Professionals
13.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Managers
9.9%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Labourers
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.9%
$4,000+/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.1%
Did not go to work
23.5%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Bicycle
0.7%
Walked only
0.5%
Bus
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
34.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.1%
Bachelor Degree
9.2%
Certificate I/II
5.3%
Postgraduate Degree
2.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
27.9%
Management & Commerce
19.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.4%
Society & Culture
10.9%
Health
10.2%
Architecture & Building
6.6%
Education
5.3%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Information Technology
1.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.7%
Secondary: Government
23.6%
Vocational Education
13.7%
Pre-school
13.0%
Primary: Catholic
5.6%
Secondary: Catholic
2.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.3%
Has need for assistance
8.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
312
Asthma
126
Arthritis
111
Diabetes
72
Heart disease
57
Lung condition
55
Cancer
34
Kidney disease
20
Stroke
16
Dementia
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.2% 292
Did not provide
82.8% 1,408

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
7.6% 131
Not a volunteer
92.4% 1,584

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 3
Previously served
2.3% 40
Never served
97.5% 1,677

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.9%
1 child
10.9%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
18.6%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
19
1971: 1980
11
1981: 1990
20
1991: 2000
19
2001: 2010
21
2011: 2015
25
2016
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
39.0%
moved in the last 5 years
6.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,877
Moved from NSW
173
Moved: same area (SA2)
154
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5: 14 hours
26.9%
15: 29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
29.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.2%
Step family: no other children
12.6%
Blended family: no other children
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bellbird Crime Statistics

67 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
18
Assault
15
Other Against Person
11
Property Damage
10
Other Against Property
7
Drug Offences
4
Sexual Offences
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellbird

What is the population of Bellbird NSW?

The population of Bellbird NSW is 2,338 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 305 people per km². Bellbird is ranked #2,801 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bellbird?

The median personal income in Bellbird NSW is $643 per week, or $33,436 per year. The median household income is $1,427 per week. Family income is $1,612 per week. Bellbird is ranked #6,382 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bellbird?

Median rent in Bellbird NSW is $323 per week ($1,400 per month). Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bellbird ranks #4,026 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bellbird?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellbird NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bellbird?

The median age in Bellbird NSW is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bellbird a good suburb to live in?

Bellbird is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,338. The median income is $643/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10268. All dollar figures in AUD.