Median house price
$883k
+15% change
NSW · Bellingen Council
Urunga, 2455
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,165
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.0%
Median age
55
Median income
$1,071/wk
Employment rate
42.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$883,000
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Spanish, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Bellingen Council, Urunga keeps a rural calm, a mid-sized suburb with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because community and employment, plus safety lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Urunga snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$530/wk
Population (ERP)
3,165
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#168
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
67th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
6th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
35th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 39.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3877th in Australia
- State rank
- 1187th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #168 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #374 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $883,000
- Median price change
- +15.4%
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
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,165(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · +2.0% over 5 years · 6th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +2.0%
- Change in 1 year
- -9
- Change in 5 years
- +63
- Growth rank in NSW
- 6th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,200), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,185
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,071
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 130 of 1,475
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,647
- Employment rate
- 42.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,085 / 77 / 135 (+ 36 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 293
- Against the person
- 65
- Against property
- 117
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 49 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault16
- Fraud16
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment29
- Malicious Damage To Property32
- Other Offences71
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 974
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 35th
School list
- Urunga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 179 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Urunga Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
43 public transport stops in this suburb
- 368 Hungry Head Rd
- 3981 Giinagay Way
- Bellingen St At Crescent Cl
- Giinagay Way After Ranger St
- Urunga Station
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 43 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.51
Other(3)
- The Honey PlaceAttraction
- The Honey PlaceHoney
- Parking (3)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Joy Mitchell ParkPark
- Maramba ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Newry Island ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Bellinger River District Hospital (11.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Acunique HealthClinic
- Fresh Dental CareDentist
- Laverty PathologySample_Collection
- The Urunga PharmacyPharmacy
- Urunga Medical CentreDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 86
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 504 mm · ~63 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 522 mm · ~65 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 199 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 270 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 16 proposals
August 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure136 SCHNAPPER BEACH ROAD URUNGA 2455On Exhibition
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4183 GIINAGAY WAY URUNGA 2455On Exhibition
- Temporary building, structure or use; Moveable dwelling1 OLD PUNT ROAD URUNGA 2455Under Assessment
- Subdivision201 SOUTH ARM ROAD URUNGA 2455Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 KAREN STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Subdivision6 NEWRY STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structureSOUTH ARM ROAD URUNGA 2455Under Assessment
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2B NAMBUCCA STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 ANGOPHORA CRESCENT URUNGA 2455Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 MORGO STREET URUNGA 2455Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 RALEIGH STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space17 ANGOPHORA CRESCENT URUNGA 2455Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Home industry; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Carport37 MORGO STREET URUNGA 2455Withdrawn
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1A NEWRY STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 LAKE COURT URUNGA 2455Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4194 GIINAGAY WAY URUNGA 2455Determined
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 MORGO STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 RALEIGH STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure188 HUNGRY HEAD ROAD URUNGA 2455Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia41 PILOT STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision6 NEWRY STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)12 FITZROY STREET URUNGA 2455Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Public Reserve; Other Infrastructure; InfrastructureATHERTON DRIVE URUNGA 2455Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure47 BONVILLE STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool85 ROSEDALE DRIVE URUNGA 2455Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 RIVERSIDE DRIVE URUNGA 2455Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure136 SCHNAPPER BEACH ROAD URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 RAILWAY STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation27 PANORAMA PARADE URUNGA 2455Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision4153 GIINAGAY WAY URUNGA 2455Determined
- Subdivision4238 GIINAGAY WAY URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 ANGOPHORA CRESCENT URUNGA 2455Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 ANGOPHORA CRESCENT URUNGA 2455Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4173 GIINAGAY WAY URUNGA 2455Determined
- Subdivision201 SOUTH ARM ROAD URUNGA 2455Additional Information Requested
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 ANGOPHORA CRESCENT URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 BELLINGEN STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 ANGOPHORA CRESCENT URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 SOUTH STREET EAST URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 ANGOPHORA CRESCENT URUNGA 2455Determined
April 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign20 ORARA STREET URUNGA 2455Determined
- Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1A MARINA CRESCENT URUNGA 2455Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 NEWRY ISLAND DRIVE URUNGA 2455Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 MELALEUCA PLACE URUNGA 2455Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
- Member of Parliament
- Pat CONAGHAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,639
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.1%Labor 40.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 13.7 km away).
Coalition 49.6%Labor 50.4%
9.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- UrungaLabor 46.2% · Coalition 53.8% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- MylestomLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
- RaleighLabor 38.6% · Coalition 61.4% TPP (2025)7.6 km away
- Valla BeachLabor 52.2% · Coalition 47.8% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- ReptonLabor 65.8% · Coalition 34.2% TPP (2025)8.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Bellingen Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.