Bellbird Heights NSW

Postcode 2325 · Cessnock LGA

Bellbird Heights is a small community in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2325). With a population of 805, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $77K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Bellbird Heights is $719,000, having surged 21.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $520,000 (+8.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,580.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bellbird Heights offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($719K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +21.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$719K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.3x Moderate
Price Momentum+21.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$719K
21.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$520K
8.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$368
POPULATION
805
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,487
Personal Income /wk$694
Mortgage /mth$1,580
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2025