Bell NSW

Postcode 2786 · Blue Mountains LGA

Bell is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Blue Mountains local government area (postcode 2786). With a population of 44, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $60K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Italian.

The median house price in Bell is $600,000, having dropped significantly 38.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $605. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,589.

Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Blue Mountains LGA is low at 1,829 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bell offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($600K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -38.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$600K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.0x Stretched
Price Momentum-38.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education8/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$600K
-38.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
44
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,149
Personal Income /wk$450
Mortgage /mth$1,589
CRIME (Blue Mountains LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,829
Total Incidents1,443
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
Data: 2025