Bellmere, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bellmere QLD is 6,588 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bellmere is $691 per week ($35,932 per year). Median rent in Bellmere is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Bellmere has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bellmere has a population density of 278 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bellmere is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (47.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellmere is $1,560.

Population
6,588
Census 2021
Median income
$691/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bellmere vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bellmere is $691 a week, 7% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 961st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $40 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 34, 8 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBellmereTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$691/wk$747/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,448/wk$1,593/wk −9%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$320/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,560/mo$1,625/mo −4%$1,733/mo
Median age3442 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.9%20.4% +4.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bellmere, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bellmere Population

6,588 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bellmere Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$691/wk
$35,932 per year
Ranked 5,640 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,560/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bellmere Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,448/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 24.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bellmere against your income

About $6,275 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,088/wk
Rent share 24.9%

Bellmere Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
946
avg ICSEA score
695
total students
Bellmere State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 695 students
946
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bellmere Map

Bellmere, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bellmere, Queensland: 27.0790°S, 152.8897°E

Bellmere Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Bellmere

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (3,151) Female 52.2% (3,435)

Population Density

278
people per km²
6,588 people · 23.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,523
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
5.0%
England
3.7%
Philippines
1.3%
Samoa
0.5%
Thailand
0.4%
Papua New Guinea
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Samoan
1.0%
Nepali
0.8%
Mandarin
0.5%
Tagalog
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.8%
Australian
38.7%
Irish
10.2%
Scottish
9.9%
Australian Aboriginal
6.5%
German
6.0%
Italian
2.4%
Filipino
1.8%
Maori
1.8%
New Zealander
1.7%
Samoan
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.9%
Catholic
13.3%
Anglican
10.0%
Not stated
7.5%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%
Baptist
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.5% 2,080
Separated
4.5% 226
Divorced
9.8% 491
Widowed
4.8% 240
Never married
39.4% 1,971

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.5%
Couple: no children
22.4%
One parent: children under 15
18.7%
Couple: no children under 15
11.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.7%
2 persons
33.2%
3 persons
18.2%
4 persons
16.5%
5 persons
8.6%
6+ persons
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bellmere

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,158 occupied private dwellings in Bellmere at the 2021 Census, 38.8% were rented, 24.9% owned outright and 34.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
24.9% 537 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.4% 742 dwellings
Rented
38.8% 837 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
3.8%
3 bedrooms
31.9%
4 bedrooms
57.5%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.2%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
34.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bellmere

Employment

Employed full-time
32.8% 1,473 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 927 people
Unemployed
5.1% 230 people
Not in labour force
41.4% 1,858 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
19.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Professionals
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Labourers
10.9%
Managers
10.0%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
14.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.9%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Train
2.0%
Truck
1.5%
Walked only
1.2%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bicycle
0.3%
Bus
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Bachelor Degree
15.4%
Certificate I/II
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Postgraduate Degree
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Society & Culture
18.4%
Engineering
15.8%
Health
10.6%
Education
9.0%
Architecture & Building
8.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
3.0%
Information Technology
2.7%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.5%
Secondary: Government
26.0%
Vocational Education
10.2%
Pre-school
8.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%
Secondary: Catholic
4.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%
Primary: Catholic
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.8%
Has need for assistance
9.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
813
Asthma
260
Arthritis
242
Heart disease
175
Lung condition
169
Diabetes
159
Cancer
95
Kidney disease
77
Stroke
71
Dementia
35

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 694
Did not provide
85.2% 3,997

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.6% 500
Not a volunteer
89.4% 4,206

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
3.8% 176
Never served
96.0% 4,442

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.1%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
27.5%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
9.3%
5+ children
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
51
1961: 1970
94
1971: 1980
108
1981: 1990
131
1991: 2000
113
2001: 2010
276
2011: 2015
142
2016
26
2017
31
2018
45
2019
43
2020
16
2021
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.4%
moved in the last year
53.7%
moved in the last 5 years
8.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,114
Moved from QLD
732
Moved: same area (SA2)
193
Moved from NSW
37
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from WA
9
Moved from SA
8
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from NT
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
27.0%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
74.8%
Step family: no other children
14.2%
Blended family: no other children
8.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Step family: other children present
0.7%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Bellmere

The closest suburb to Bellmere is Upper Caboolture, 4.3 km away.

Upper Caboolture
4.3 km away · income $780/wk · rent $360/wk
Caboolture South
6.1 km away · income $595/wk · rent $320/wk
Wamuran
6.4 km away · income $771/wk · rent $345/wk
Caboolture
8.0 km away · income $640/wk · rent $310/wk
Morayfield
8.5 km away · income $708/wk · rent $345/wk
Burpengary
10.4 km away · income $775/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellmere

What is the population of Bellmere QLD?

The population of Bellmere QLD is 6,588 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 278 people per km². Bellmere is ranked #1,160 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bellmere?

The median personal income in Bellmere QLD is $691 per week, or $35,932 per year. The median household income is $1,448 per week. Family income is $1,523 per week. Bellmere is ranked #5,640 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bellmere?

Median rent in Bellmere QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bellmere ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bellmere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellmere QLD is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bellmere?

The median age in Bellmere QLD is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bellmere a good suburb to live in?

Bellmere is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,588. The median income is $691/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30220. All dollar figures in AUD.