Bellata
NSW 2397 • New South Wales
About Bellata
Bellata is a small village in north-central New South Wales, situated within Narrabri Shire approximately 47 kilometres north of Narrabri and roughly halfway between Narrabri and Moree along the Newell Highway. The surrounding district is characterised by rich black soil basalt plains, making it highly productive agricultural country. With a population of 266 at the 2021 Census, Bellata is a tight-knit rural community that has experienced gradual population decline in recent decades.
The area is well regarded among fossickers for its deposits of agate, jasper, carnelian, petrified opal, and petrified wood found in the surrounding district. Agriculture — particularly cotton, wheat, and livestock — underpins the local economy, with the Newell Highway providing connectivity to larger regional centres. Bellata has a primary school, a 24-hour BP roadhouse, a memorial hall, and a small range of community services typical of a rural NSW village.
Bellata falls under postcode 2397 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink regional coach — Narrabri / Moree 45-60 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Located on the Newell Highway; Narrabri is the nearest major service town
A small village with very limited local services — most errands require a car trip to Narrabri or Moree
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bellata Public School ICSEA 913Gurley St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bellata by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bellata Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bellata" under Suburb