Bellmount Forest
NSW 2581 • New South Wales
About Bellmount Forest
Bellmount Forest is a quiet rural locality in southern New South Wales, straddling both the Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley Council area. It lies along the Gundaroo Road between the villages of Gundaroo and Gunning, approximately 50 kilometres north of Canberra and around 75 kilometres south of Goulburn. With a population of just 120 people recorded in the 2021 census, it is a sparsely settled farming district spread across some 105 square kilometres of gently rolling grazing land. The locality sits in the Southern Tablelands region, a landscape of open paddocks, dry eucalypt woodland, and expansive rural horizons.
Life in Bellmount Forest centres on small-scale farming and rural lifestyle living, with residents typically running sheep, cattle, or mixed farms on sizable rural holdings. The villages of Gundaroo and Gunning are the closest communities offering basic services, while Goulburn and Canberra provide access to hospitals, major supermarkets, and employment. The area attracts tree-changers and rural lifestyle seekers drawn to the quiet Southern Tablelands environment, relatively affordable large-block properties, and easy reach of Canberra's amenities. The region's open spaces and proximity to the Canberra region's growing food and wine scene add to its quiet appeal.
Bellmount Forest falls under postcode 2581 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Canberra CBD
🛣️ Entirely car-dependent. Canberra is the most practical destination for work and services. The Gundaroo Road provides direct access south to the ACT border.
Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport. All daily needs require a car. Local rural roads connect to Gundaroo and Gunning for basic amenities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Breadalbane Public School ICSEA 1005Collector Rd
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Collector Public School ICSEA 1038Lorn St
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Dalton Public School ICSEA 936Jobson St
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Gunning Public School ICSEA 1024Yass 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 Bellmount Forest by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bellmount Forest Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bellmount Forest" under Suburb