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Bells Bridge

QLD 4570 • Queensland

226
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
49.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandAgriculturalCar-Dependent

About Bells Bridge

Bells Bridge is a rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, situated approximately 160 kilometres north of Brisbane and close to the junction of the Bruce Highway and the Wide Bay Highway. Governed by Gympie Regional Council, the area covers nearly 50 square kilometres of rolling rural country and had a population of 226 at the 2021 Census. The locality is positioned in the hinterland north of the Sunshine Coast, in a region known for its cattle farming, timber industry heritage, and natural bushland.

Bells Bridge offers a relaxed rural lifestyle within practical distance of Gympie, the region's main service centre located approximately 15 kilometres to the south, which provides access to schools, shopping, medical services, and the Mary Valley Rattler heritage railway. The Bruce Highway passing through the locality gives residents good road connectivity north toward Maryborough and the Fraser Coast, or south toward the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. The area appeals to those who value wide open spaces, affordable rural living, and the slower pace of life characteristic of Queensland's hinterland communities.

Bells Bridge falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
49.81 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited Translink regional services — Gympie ~20 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
No direct rail. Drive to Gympie or Sunshine Coast for train connections to Brisbane (~2h 30min+).
By Car (Peak)
1h 45min–2h 15min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 30min–1h 45min

🛣️ Bruce Highway provides direct road access south. Sunshine Coast Airport (~90km) offers flight options.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs in this rural locality; Gympie, 15km to the south, is the nearest town with shops and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
226
▲ 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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bells Bridge known for? +

Bells Bridge is known as a quiet rural locality at the intersection of the Bruce Highway and the Wide Bay Highway in the Gympie Region. The area has a strong agricultural character, with cattle farming and the natural bushland of Queensland's hinterland defining its landscape.

How far is Bells Bridge from Brisbane? +

Bells Bridge is approximately 160 kilometres north of Brisbane, typically around a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour 15 minute drive via the Bruce Highway.

Does Bells Bridge have public transport? +

Bells Bridge has very limited public transport. There is no rail service in the locality; the nearest heritage rail is at Gympie North (~15km south). A car is the practical requirement for getting around, with Gympie serving as the main service town.

What is the population of Bells Bridge? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bells Bridge has a population of 226 people. It is a small rural community in the Gympie Regional Council area of Queensland.

Is Bells Bridge a good place to live? +

Bells Bridge suits those seeking affordable, quiet rural living in Queensland's hinterland. Its proximity to Gympie means everyday services are accessible, while the Bruce Highway makes Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast reachable for less frequent trips to the city.

What is the postcode for Bells Bridge? +

The postcode for Bells Bridge, Queensland is 4570.