Bellambi NSW

Postcode 2518 · Wollongong LGA

Bellambi is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Wollongong local government area (postcode 2518). With a population of 4,039, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Bellambi is $1.3 million, having surged 14.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $900,000 (+45.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $710. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

Bellambi is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 938, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 21 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wollongong LGA is below average at 3,519 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bellambi offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.3M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 20.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +14.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability20.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+14.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education3/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
14.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$900K
45.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$252
POPULATION
4,039
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,183
Personal Income /wk$611
Mortgage /mth$1,950
CRIME (Wollongong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,519
Total Incidents7,808
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops21
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA938
Total Students1,431
Catholic1
Government1
Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1069
Bellambi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 807
Data: 2025