Fernbrook NSW

Postcode 2453 · Bellingen LGA

Fernbrook is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Bellingen local government area (postcode 2453). With a population of 131, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 58. Households earn a median income of $66K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Fernbrook is $3.0 million, having surged 186.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $485. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 0.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,107.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bellingen LGA is below average at 3,592 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Fernbrook offers a gross rental yield of 0.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($3.0M/$1.5M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 45.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +186.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield0.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$3.0M/$1.5M Above Median
Affordability45.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+186.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education7/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$3.0M
186.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$330
POPULATION
131
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age58
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,271
Personal Income /wk$599
Mortgage /mth$1,107
CRIME (Bellingen LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,592
Total Incidents477
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2025