Bellmere, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bellmere Queensland
Bellmere State School, 2022
Bellmere Location in Queensland
Population	6,588 (2021 census)
• Density	448.2/km2 (1,161/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4510
Area	14.7 km2 (5.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	4.3 km (3 mi) SW of Caboolture 55.2 km (34 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Glass House Morayfield
Federal Division(s)	Longman
Suburbs around Bellmere: Wamuran Moodlu Caboolture Waraba Bellmere Caboolture South Wagtail Grove Lilywood Upper Caboolture Morayfield

Bellmere is a small community, or locality, located in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 6,588 people lived there.

In April 2023, the Queensland Government made some changes. They created five new localities nearby. These new areas are called Corymbia, Greenstone, Lilywood, Wagtail Grove, and Waraba. Parts of Bellmere became part of these new places. This happened because the population in the region was growing.

Where is Bellmere?

Bellmere is located west of Caboolture. It is considered a suburb of that town. The Caboolture River forms part of its southern border. It also makes up the entire southeastern border. Wararba Creek forms the eastern border. This creek then flows into the Caboolture River.

The D'Aguilar Highway passes to the north-east of Bellmere. There are also plans for a new highway. The proposed Bruce Highway Western Alternative will go through Bellmere. It will run from south to north.

A Look at Bellmere's Past

People believe Bellmere was named after a local landowner. His name was Arthur John Bell.

The first Bellmere State School opened a long time ago. It started on July 14, 1913. However, it closed down in 1936.

A brand new Bellmere State School opened much later. It welcomed students in January 2016. Before it officially opened, it was known as Caboolture West State School.

As mentioned, in April 2023, the Queensland Government changed the local map. They created five new areas. These were Corymbia, Greenstone, Lilywood, Wagtail Grove, and Waraba. Bellmere gave up some of its land to Corymbia, Wagtail Grove, and Waraba.

Who Lives in Bellmere?

Let's look at the people who live in Bellmere. In 2011, there were 5,540 people. More than half were female (51.8%). The rest were male (48.2%). The average age of people in Bellmere was 30 years old. This was younger than the national average of 37.

Most people (76.5%) living in Bellmere were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include New Zealand (5.6%) and England (4.5%). Most people (89.3%) spoke only English at home. Some other languages spoken included Samoan, Korean, and Arabic.

By 2016, Bellmere's population grew to 5,863 people. In the most recent count in 2021, the population reached 6,588 people.

Schools in Bellmere

Bellmere State School is a primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. Both boys and girls attend this government school. It is located at 176 Dobson Lane.

In 2018, the school had 553 students. It had 39 teachers and 24 non-teaching staff. The school also has a special education program. This program helps students who need extra support.

There are no secondary schools directly in Bellmere. Students who are ready for high school go to nearby towns. The closest government high schools are Tullawong State High School in Caboolture. Another option is Morayfield State High School in Morayfield.