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Bellata NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bellata, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bellata NSW is 266 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bellata is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Bellata is $180 per week ($780 per month). Bellata has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Bellata has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellata is $680.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bellata in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Bellata Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bellata Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$737/wk

$38,324 per year

#4796 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$680/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bellata Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.5% (146) Female 44.5% (117)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

266 people · 1021.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Bellata Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bellata Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.1% 38 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.9% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bellata Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bellata Religion

Anglican

32.0%

Catholic

25.5%

No Religion

22.0%

Not stated

13.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Pentecostal

2.7%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bellata Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bellata Employment

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Employed full-time

54.4% 92 people

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Employed part-time

11.2% 19 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 3 people

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Not in labour force

32.5% 55 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bellata Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.3%

Bachelor Degree

22.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bellata Occupation

Managers

46.3%

Professionals

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

14.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.0%

Labourers

7.5%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bellata Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.2%

Engineering

22.6%

Agriculture & Environment

17.0%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Creative Arts

7.5%

Education

5.7%

Health

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bellata Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bellata Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

13.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bellata Marital Status

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Married

52.2% 108

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Separated

4.3% 9

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Divorced

6.8% 14

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Widowed

6.8% 14

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Never married

30.0% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bellata Ancestry

Australian

31.4%

English

31.2%

Scottish

11.9%

Irish

11.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.4%

German

3.4%

Italian

1.7%

Chinese

1.4%

Indian

1.4%

Other

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bellata School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.1%

Pre-school

21.2%

Primary — Catholic

13.5%

Secondary — Government

5.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Vocational Education

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bellata Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 22

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 460

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bellata Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.8% 29

—

Not a volunteer

84.2% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bellata Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

37.5%

$450-$599/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bellata How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.5%

Walked only

13.3%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Truck

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bellata Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.1%

1 vehicle

27.8%

2 vehicles

40.2%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bellata Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.6%

2 bedrooms

14.9%

3 bedrooms

54.0%

4 bedrooms

16.1%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bellata Population Mobility

7.3%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bellata Indigenous Population

14.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

410

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bellata Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bellata Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

16.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bellata Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.4%

Couple — no children

29.9%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bellata Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 7

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Never served

96.2% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bellata Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.1% 33

—

Did not provide

81.9% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bellata Children Ever Born

No children

24.4%

2 children

44.4%

3 children

31.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bellata When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bellata Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

20.6%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

36.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bellata Household Size

1 person

29.7%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

9.9%

4 persons

3.3%

5 persons

8.8%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bellata Where Residents Moved From

Same address

216

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bellata Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.2%

Blended family — no other children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bellata Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Bellata Schools

schools nearby

government

913

avg ICSEA score

total students

Bellata Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 17 students

913

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bellata Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,284/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bellata

Your weekly income

≈ $5,564/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,104/wk

Rent share 14.0%

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Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

Bellata vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bonshaw (NSW)

Pop: 133 Income: $556/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kunghur

Pop: 133 Income: $552/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mungay Creek

Pop: 133 Income: $537/wk Rent: $423/wk

Taylors Arm

Pop: 133 Income: $466/wk Rent: $225/wk

Calga

Pop: 134 Income: $812/wk Rent: $350/wk

Varroville

Pop: 134 Income: $617/wk Rent: $610/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellata

What is the population of Bellata NSW?

The population of Bellata NSW is 266 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Bellata is ranked #6,279 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bellata?

The median personal income in Bellata NSW is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,284 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Bellata is ranked #4,796 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bellata?

Median rent in Bellata NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bellata ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bellata?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellata NSW is $680. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bellata?

The median age in Bellata NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bellata a good suburb to live in?

Bellata is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 266.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10266. All dollar figures in AUD.