NSW2518· Pop. 4,039Wollongong

BELLAMBI

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

42

Liveability score

51

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,137,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-8.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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BELLAMBI shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$700/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.20%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$730k
2021
$900k
2022
$870k
2023
$965k
2024
$1.1m
2025
$1.24m
2026
$1.14m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BELLAMBI is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,434/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

37.0%

59.1% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.8%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

27.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

15.3%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

63.5 km

Regional

Days on market

66 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

5.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

146/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2518

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1073(76%)
339 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls27% top SEA quarter

Corrimal East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1046(67%)
297 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls26% top SEA quarter

Corrimal Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1013(53%)
227 students17:1 student–teacher47% girls14% top SEA quarter

Tarrawanna Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 982(38%)
164 students8:1 student–teacher45% girls15% top SEA quarter

Bellambi Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 807(3%)
182 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Holy Spirit College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1069(75%)
1,249 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls27% top SEA quarter

Corrimal High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 940(21%)
569 students9:1 student–teacher51% girls8% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Aspect South Coast School

Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1017(54%)
129 students4:1 student–teacher16% girls16% top SEA quarter

Wollongong Flexible School

Independent · Yrs 7-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 895(10%)
71 students10:1 student–teacher62% girls6% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
982ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
13/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

20

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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