Raleigh NSW

Postcode 2454 · Bellingen LGA

Raleigh is a small community in New South Wales within the Bellingen local government area (postcode 2454). With a population of 681, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. 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, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Raleigh is $748,000, having dropped significantly 28.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $494. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,725.

Raleigh is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1097, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 25 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bellingen LGA is below average at 3,592 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Raleigh offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($748K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -28.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$748K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.7x Moderate
Price Momentum-28.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$748K
-28.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$345
POPULATION
681
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,482
Personal Income /wk$585
Mortgage /mth$1,725
CRIME (Bellingen LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,592
Total Incidents477
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops25
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1097
Total Students24
Government1
Raleigh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1097
Data: 2025