New South Wales location profile
Raleigh NSW 2454
Raleigh is a quiet rural riverside locality in Bellingen Shire on the NSW Mid North Coast, offering small-acreage living and a relaxed country feel. It appeals to families, retirees and hobby farmers seeking space with easy access to Urunga, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour.
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Why families consider Raleigh
Predominantly rural-residential with a mix of families, downsizers and semi-retirees; lifestyle focuses on river, coast and village amenities, with many residents commuting to Urunga, Bellingen or Coffs Harbour for work and services.
Amenities & services
- Urunga Village Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Bellingen town centre
- Park Beach Plaza (Coffs Harbour)
- Bellingen River District Hospital
- Coffs Harbour Health Campus (Base Hospital)
- Raleigh Winery (cellar door/restaurant)
- Urunga cafes and eateries
- Urunga Library (Bonville St, Urunga)
- Bellingen Library (Hyde St, Bellingen)
Transport & connectivity
- Urunga railway station (North Coast line)
- Sawtell railway station
- Local bus services to Bellingen, Urunga and Coffs Harbour
- Pacific Highway (A1)
- Waterfall Way (B78)
- Giinagay Way
Lifestyle & recreation
- Raleigh International Raceway (go-karting)
- Raleigh Winery & events
- Boating, kayaking and fishing on the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers
- Urunga Boardwalk and nearby beaches (Hungry Head, Mylestom/North Beach)
- Sports fields and clubs in Urunga and Bellingen
- Bongil Bongil National Park
- Urunga Lagoon & Boardwalk
- Bellinger River
- Newry State Forest
- Hungry Head Reserve
- Mylestom (North Beach) Reserve
Education context
Limited within Raleigh; broader choice in nearby Urunga and Bellingen with preschools, long day care and family day care services.
- Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour Education Campus (approx. 25km north)
- TAFE NSW, Coffs Harbour Education Campus
- University of New England Study Centre, Coffs Harbour