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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Bellingen, NSW

25 suburbs in Bellingen council area · Population ~13,348 · 6,086 dwellings · 1,600 km²

Bellingen Council Average R-Score 47 / 100 — top suburb in Bellingen scores 89/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Bellingen89

Highest R-Score out of 25 suburbs in Bellingen

Bellingen council average47

Across 17 scored suburbs in Bellingen

Suburb medians in Bellingen range from $398,500 to $3,000,000.

3-year population movement: +0.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.7% of stock (~39 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Accommodation and Food Services (10%), Retail Trade (10%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,082,500

Across 25 suburbs in Bellingen (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.2%

Median asking rent ~$650/wk · Vacancy 6.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Bellingen89/100

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Bellingen (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Bellingen

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Bellingen (New South Wales).

Is Bellingen (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Bellingen (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 47/100 across 25 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 89/100. Across Bellingen, the typical suburb median price is $1,082,500, median weekly rent is $650/wk, gross rental yield is 3.2%, and vacancy sits at 6.7%.

Which suburbs in Bellingen have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Bellingen (NSW) are Fernmount (89/100, median $840,000), Bostobrick (85/100, median $495,000), Brierfield (69/100, median $2,150,000), Megan (58/100, median $585,000), Raleigh (58/100, median $1,200,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Bellingen?

Across Bellingen (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,082,500, median asking rent is $650/wk, and median gross yield is 3.2%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Bellingen include Fernmount (9.9%), Bostobrick (6.6%), Brierfield (4.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Bellingen council area?

Bellingen is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 13,348, approximately 6,086 dwellings, covering 1,600 sq km.

What are the best streets in Bellingen (NSW)?

Every street across all 25 suburbs in Bellingen is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.