Ben Bullen NSW

Postcode 2790 · Lithgow LGA

Ben Bullen is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lithgow local government area (postcode 2790). With a population of 71, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $81K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Ben Bullen is $650,000, having dropped significantly 17.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,612.

Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lithgow LGA is moderate at 4,769 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ben Bullen offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($650K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -17.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$650K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.0x Moderate
Price Momentum-17.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$650K
-17.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$160
POPULATION
71
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,562
Personal Income /wk$687
Mortgage /mth$2,612
CRIME (Lithgow LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,769
Total Incidents989
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
Data: 2025