Bellfield

QLD 4822 • Queensland

10
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
3148.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteOutbackRuralLow Density

About Bellfield

Bellfield is a very remote rural locality in Queensland's Gulf Country hinterland, within the Shire of Croydon. It has an extremely small population and vast land area dominated by grazing country and river systems. Settlement is highly dispersed, with little built-up residential infrastructure. The locality's character is defined by outback distances, pastoral land use and low-density living.

Lifestyle in Bellfield is isolated and strongly tied to station work, land management and long-distance travel for services. There are no major urban amenities locally, so residents depend on larger outback centres such as Croydon, Richmond or Townsville for many needs. Public transport options are very limited, making private vehicles essential. The area suits people experienced with remote living and self-reliant regional routines.

Bellfield falls under postcode 4822 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4822
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.81°, 143.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3148.37 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Long-distance coach connections via regional towns (very limited) — Townsville / inland Queensland centres Varies; generally multi-leg, long-duration travel

Commute to Croydon (regional centre)

Distance
223 km
By Train
No direct passenger rail service in Bellfield
By Bus
No frequent public bus network; limited regional links only
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Road travel by private vehicle is the practical transport mode.

Walkability Very Low

Remote, sparsely populated landscape with no walkable service centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    88 Crawford Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
10
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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