Bellthorpe, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bellthorpe Queensland
Bellthorpe Location in Queensland
Population	108 (2021 census)
• Density	1.456/km2 (3.77/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4514
Area	74.2 km2 (28.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	44.5 km (28 mi) NW of Caboolture 56.3 km (35 mi) W of Caloundra 92.7 km (58 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Glass House
Federal Division(s)	Fisher
Suburbs around Bellthorpe: Sandy Creek Conondale Booroobin Sandy Creek Bellthorpe Stanmore Sandy Creek Stony Creek Woodford

Bellthorpe is a small, quiet area in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, only 108 people lived here, making it a very peaceful place. A big part of Bellthorpe is protected as the Bellthorpe National Park, which means it is a special natural area.

Where is Bellthorpe?

Bellthorpe is located in a beautiful natural area. The southern part of Bellthorpe is within the Stanley River area, where water collects. In the north, Kilcoy Creek flows into the Mary River.

Bellthorpe West Neighbourhood

There is a small neighbourhood called Bellthorpe West. It is located in the north-west part of Bellthorpe.

A Look Back at Bellthorpe's History

Bellthorpe might have been named after a person named Joshua Thomas Bell. He was an important politician in the Queensland Government. At that time, he was in charge of public lands. The area became available for people to choose and settle on.

Early Schools in Bellthorpe

Bellthorpe once had its own school. Bellthorpe Provisional School first opened on April 22, 1919. It closed in 1922 because not enough students were attending. However, it reopened in 1923 and became Bellthorpe State School in 1927. This school eventually closed in 1969.

Another school, Bellthorpe West Provisional School, opened on March 21, 1955. It became Bellthorpe West State School in 1959. This school also closed in 1969.

Who Lives in Bellthorpe?

Bellthorpe is a very small community. In 2016, the population of Bellthorpe was 124 people. By 2021, the number of people living in Bellthorpe had slightly decreased to 108.

Education Near Bellthorpe

There are no schools located directly in Bellthorpe today. Students living in Bellthorpe attend schools in nearby towns.

Primary School Options

For primary school, students can go to Woodford State School. This school is in Woodford, which is to the south-east of Bellthorpe. Another option is Peachester State School, located in Peachester to the east.

Secondary School Options

For high school, students have a few choices. Woodford State School also offers schooling up to Year 10. For students needing to complete Year 12, options include Maleny State High School in Maleny (to the north-east), Beerwah State High School in Beerwah (to the east), and Kilcoy State High School in Kilcoy (to the south-west).