Bellbird (NSW)

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According to demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Bellbird has an estimated population of approximately 3,172 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 834 people (35.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,338 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 3,159, calculated by Districts using the ABS's most recent ERP data from June 2025 alongside an extra 688 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 414 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential scope for future expansion. The 35.7% expansion rate in the suburb of Bellbird since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the state overall, positioning it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population increase was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 60.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Bellbird features a diverse labor force spanning professional and manual occupations, with industrial and manufacturing fields well represented, an unemployment rate of 6.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 7.7% using Districts' statistical area compilations. In March 2026, 1,273 residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 2.4% higher than the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, and labor force participation was notably lower (55.3% compared to 60.6% for Regional NSW). Census details indicate a low 13.3% of the working population operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.

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According to Districts' compilation of the most recently published postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Bellbird recorded a median income of $49,523 and an average income of $62,115. These figures are below the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $54,634 (median) and $68,525 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Bellbird all rank between the 18th and 30th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 34.2% of the local population ( individuals), which matches regional patterns where fall into the same bracket. Housing affordability pressure is high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Bellbird at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.9% separate houses and 8.1% other dwelling styles (such as townhouses, flats, or alternative residences), compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling types across Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Bellbird lagged behind the regional average at 32.7%, with the remaining properties being held under mortgage (40.2%) or rented (27.1%). The median monthly mortgage cost in the area was lower than the Regional NSW average at $1,600, while the median weekly rent was $323, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Bellbird are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly lower than the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of local households at 77.2%, consisting of couples with children at 30.6%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single-parent households making up 20.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.8%, with single-person households at 20.0% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The locality displays low rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 7.0%, which is well below the state average of 32.2%. This represents a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.0% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 47.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 7.7% and certificates at 39.5%.

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Analysis of public transport options shows 39 active stops in the suburb of Bellbird, which consist of bus services. These locations are served by 22 distinct routes, which combine to provide 157 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents situated an average of 177 meters from their closest stop. As the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 97%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per residence. A relatively low proportion of residents (13.3%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 rules at that time.

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Health metrics indicate notable difficulties for the suburb of Bellbird, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, with common conditions observed in both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance held by roughly 52% of the population (~1,634 people).

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The suburb of Bellbird ranks low in terms of multicultural diversity, with 93.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.5% holding citizenship, and 97.6% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 53.8% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age in the suburb of Bellbird is 35 years, which is well below the Regional NSW average of 43 and younger than the national median of 38. Relative to Regional NSW, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 15.6% of the population, whereas people aged 45 - 54 are underrepresented at 8.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 3.2% to 7.1% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 9.8% to 12.1%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 14.5% to 11.4%, and the to group fell from to . Demographic models suggest the age distribution in the suburb of Bellbird will change noticeably by with the to age group projected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach a total of .

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Bellbird currently has an estimated 206 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 117 children aged 0-2 and 78 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 34% by 2041 (to approximately 277 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 305. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.