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NSW · Kempsey Council

Bellimbopinni, 2440

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  • Green suburb
What Bellimbopinni is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Bellimbopinni is a welcoming smaller community in Kempsey, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.

Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.

Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.

Population

Population
82
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,187
Dwelling vacancy
7.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 38
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
69.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$380
Houses (January to March 2026)
$490
All types (January to March 2026)
$480
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
112

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
14
Against the person
4
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
170.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 20 residents
State safety percentile
94.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order264
  • Breach Bail Conditions556
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault317
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment411
  • Malicious Damage To Property362

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 1190 Macleay Valley Way
  • 1190 Macleay Valley Way
  • 1213 Macleay Valley Way
  • Sutherlands Lane At Macleay Valley Way
  • Sutherlands Lane At Macleay Valley Way

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

5 planning-related records

2025· 1 proposal

  • September 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Other Infrastructure
    97 YARRABANDINI ROAD BELLIMBOPINNI 2440Under Assessment
2022· 3 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Dwelling; Flood mitigation work
    50 DANGARS LANE BELLIMBOPINNI 2440Determined

  • October 2022

  • Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
    1304 MACLEAY VALLEY WAY BELLIMBOPINNI 2440Determined

  • January 2022

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    1312 MACLEAY VALLEY WAY BELLIMBOPINNI 2440Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • November 2021

  • Shed
    1314 MACLEAY VALLEY WAY BELLIMBOPINNI 2440Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • 1190 Macleay Valley WayBus stop
  • 1213 Macleay Valley WayBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • 1190 Macleay Valley Wayamenitiesbus_stop
  • 1213 Macleay Valley Wayamenitiesbus_stop
  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime264
  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime556
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime317
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime411
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime362
  • 1190 Macleay Valley Waytransport
  • 1190 Macleay Valley Waytransport
  • 1213 Macleay Valley Waytransport

Data sources & freshness

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