Bellbird NSW

Postcode 2325 · Cessnock LGA

Bellbird is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2325). With a population of 2,338, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $74K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Bellbird is $600,000, having surged 52.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $410,000 (-15.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600.

Bellbird is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 907, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 27 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bellbird offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($600K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +52.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$600K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+52.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$600K
52.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$410K
-15.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$323
POPULATION
2,338
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,427
Personal Income /wk$643
Mortgage /mth$1,600
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops27
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA907
Total Students355
Government1
Bellbird Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 907
Data: 2026