Bellingen, New South Wales

Bellingen
The view of Bellingen from the south c. 2020
Bellingen
Coordinates: 30°26′S 152°54′E / 30.433°S 152.900°E / -30.433; 152.900
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 • Total3,923 (2021 census)
Postcode
2454
CountyRaleigh
Mean max temp35.4 °C (95.7 °F)
Mean min temp0.2 °C (32.4 °F)
Annual rainfall1,519.8 mm (59.83 in)

Bellingen (/ˈbɛlɪnən/ 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 Alternative subculture and diverse arts community.