Urunga NSW

Postcode 2455 · Bellingen LGA

Urunga is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Bellingen local government area (postcode 2455). With a population of 3,185, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $56K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Urunga is $840,000, having increased 2.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $590,000 (+24.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,647.

Urunga is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 974, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 1 ferry wharf, 18 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bellingen LGA is below average at 3,592 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Urunga offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($840K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 15.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$840K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability15.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.4% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$47,921
Mean Income$55,717
Earners2,892
YoY Change+7.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$840K
2.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$590K
24.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
3,185
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,071
Personal Income /wk$590
Mortgage /mth$1,647
CRIME (Bellingen LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,592
Total Incidents477
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops18
Ferry Wharves1
Giinagay Way After Ferry St
Urunga Station, Coach Stop
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA974
Total Students179
Government1
Urunga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974
Data: 2026