Bellmere

QLD 4510 • Greater Brisbane

6,588
Population (2021)
$35,932
Median Income
23.67 km²
Area
41m
Elevation
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyAffordableSemi-RuralMoreton Bay

About Bellmere

Bellmere is a growing suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, located approximately 55 kilometres north of Brisbane CBD and 4 kilometres southwest of Caboolture. With a population of around 6,600, it is essentially a residential suburb of Caboolture. The area is bounded by the Caboolture River to the south and Wararba Creek to the east. The D'Aguilar Highway passes nearby, and the proposed Bruce Highway Western Alternative will traverse the suburb.

Bellmere has experienced significant growth with new housing developments and infrastructure including a new Woolworths centre under construction. The suburb features Bellmere State School (opened 2016) and access to secondary schools in nearby Caboolture and Morayfield. Predominantly young families are drawn by affordable housing and the semi-rural atmosphere while maintaining proximity to Brisbane. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with parks, the Caboolture River corridor, and convenient access to Caboolture's shopping and transport facilities.

Bellmere falls under postcode 4510 and is governed by Moreton Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Glass House electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4510
Urban Area
Caboolture
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.08°, 152.89°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
23.67 km²
Elevation
41m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Caboolture
5 km
QR Sunshine Coast & Caboolture Lines
Morayfield
6 km
QR Sunshine Coast & Caboolture Lines

Bus Services

  • TransLink local routes — Caboolture Station & Shopping Centre 15-20 mins

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
1h 10min (from Caboolture)
By Car (Peak)
1h 15min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 mins

🛣️ Drive to Caboolture Station for QR train to Brisbane. Direct bus services limited

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited footpaths and services; car essential for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,560
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,863
Census 2021
6,588
12.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,628
Income 2021
$35,932
17.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,106
Born Overseas 1,152

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 328
  • 2. England 241
  • 3. Philippines 85
  • 4. Samoa 33
  • 5. Thailand 26
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 25
  • 7. Scotland 25
  • 8. Fiji 23
  • 9. Germany 23
  • 10. Nepal 22
  • 11. South Africa 20
  • 12. Taiwan 19
  • 13. India 18
  • 14. South Korea 16
  • 15. Netherlands 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,820
Australian 2,550
Irish 674
Scottish 653
Australian Aboriginal 428
German 393
Italian 155
Filipino 119
Maori 119
New Zealander 114

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,913
Both parents born in Australia
1,331
Both parents born overseas
894
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.6%
Christianity
40.6%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
479 (7.3%)
5-14 years
1,108 (16.8%)
15-19 years
449 (6.8%)
20-24 years
421 (6.4%)
25-34 years
896 (13.6%)
35-44 years
812 (12.3%)
45-54 years
709 (10.8%)
55-64 years
667 (10.1%)
65-74 years
612 (9.3%)
75-84 years
313 (4.8%)
85+ years
115 (1.7%)

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