Bellingen, New South Wales
| Bellingen New South Wales | |||||||||
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The view of Bellingen from the south c. 2020 | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 30°26′S 152°54′E / 30.433°S 152.900°E | ||||||||
| Population | 3,923 (2021 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2454 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Bellingen Shire | ||||||||
| County | Raleigh | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Oxley | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Cowper | ||||||||
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Bellingen (/ˈbɛlɪndʒən/ BEL-in-jen) is a small town in the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Located on Waterfall Way on the Bellinger River,it lies approximately halfway between the major Australian cities of Sydney and Brisbane. It is the council seat of Bellingen Shire.
Bellingen is known for its hippie subculture and diverse arts community.