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Bellambi

NSW 2518 • Rest of NSW

4,039
Population (2021)
$31,772
Median Income
2.34 km²
Area
10m
Elevation
CoastalBeach LifestyleAffordableHeritage SignificanceTrain Access

About Bellambi

Bellambi is a coastal suburb in the northern Illawarra region, located 8 kilometres north of Wollongong and 77 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of just over 4,000, this small beachside community sits on the flat coastal plain beneath the dramatic Illawarra escarpment, with views to Broker's Nose rising 440 metres to the west. The suburb has significant Aboriginal heritage, with Bellambi Point containing one of NSW's largest shell middens.

Beach life defines Bellambi—the sandy beach, rock pool, and lagoon reserve provide year-round recreation, while the Wollongong to Thirroul Bike Track passes through the suburb. Bellambi railway station (opened 1889) offers convenient South Coast Line services to Sydney and Wollongong. The suburb attracts families and beach lovers seeking affordable coastal living, with a relaxed village atmosphere and strong community ties. Nearby Corrimal provides comprehensive shopping while maintaining Bellambi's quiet residential character.

Bellambi falls under postcode 2518 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keira electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2518
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Keira
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.37°, 150.92°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.34 km²
Elevation
10m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bellambi
0.5 km
5-8 min
Corrimal
1.5 km
18-20 min

Bus Services

  • Premier Illawarra routes — Wollongong, Corrimal 10-15 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
77 km
By Train
90-100 min
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-80 min

🛣️ Direct train to Sydney Central via South Coast Line. 11 min to Wollongong by train.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Beach and station within walking distance; local shops limited, Corrimal nearby for retail.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$252
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,947
Census 2021
4,039
▲ 2.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,012
Income 2021
$31,772
▲ 27.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,954
Born Overseas 743

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 161
  • 2. New Zealand 62
  • 3. Philippines 33
  • 4. Scotland 29
  • 5. Iraq 23
  • 6. Vietnam 23
  • 7. South Africa 21
  • 8. Germany 20
  • 9. Italy 19
  • 10. India 18
  • 11. Canada 16
  • 12. United States 15
  • 13. Thailand 14
  • 14. Netherlands 13
  • 15. Croatia 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,561
Australian 1,479
Irish 395
Scottish 391
Australian Aboriginal 324
Italian 142
German 140
Dutch 60
Filipino 44
Welsh 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,158
Both parents born in Australia
1,014
Both parents born overseas
527
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.3%
No Religion
41.9%
Islam
2.3%
Buddhism
1.4%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
263 (6.5%)
5-14 years
468 (11.6%)
15-19 years
235 (5.8%)
20-24 years
257 (6.4%)
25-34 years
579 (14.3%)
35-44 years
497 (12.3%)
45-54 years
500 (12.4%)
55-64 years
528 (13.1%)
65-74 years
412 (10.2%)
75-84 years
226 (5.6%)
85+ years
65 (1.6%)

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