Lower Belford NSW

Postcode 2335 · Singleton LGA

Lower Belford is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Singleton local government area (postcode 2335). With a population of 407, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $123K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Lower Belford is $801,000, having dropped significantly 20.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $705. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,188.

Lower Belford is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 926, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Singleton LGA is below average at 3,401 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lower Belford offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($801K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -20.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$801K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-20.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education4/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$801K
-20.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
407
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,374
Personal Income /wk$903
Mortgage /mth$2,188
CRIME (Singleton LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,401
Total Incidents872
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA926
Total Students45
Government1
Kirkton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 926
Data: 2025