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Belalie North

SA 5491 • South Australia

85
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
121.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuiet
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About Belalie North

Belalie North is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Northern Areas Council region of South Australia, situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Adelaide in the mid-north of the state. Covering around 122 square kilometres of broadacre farming country, the locality recorded a population of 85 at the 2021 Census. The landscape is dominated by cereal cropping and grazing, typical of the mid-north agricultural belt, with the nearest service town being Jamestown roughly 15 kilometres to the south-west.

The Northern Areas Council region is a productive grain and wool farming district, and Belalie North reflects this rural character with properties engaged in wheat, legume, and livestock production. Jamestown, the main township for the region, provides essential services including shops, schools, and medical facilities for outlying localities such as Belalie North. The area lies within the broader Flinders Ranges hinterland, with the Ranges visible to the north and east, offering scenic landscapes and a quiet agricultural lifestyle. Access is primarily by local roads connecting to the Goyder Highway and Barrier Highway network.

Belalie North falls under postcode 5491 and is governed by the Northern Areas Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Stuart electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5491
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Areas
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Stuart
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-33.15°, 138.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
121.66 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5491

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5491, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,026
Median 2023–24
$56,781
▲ 32.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,146

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5491; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A Car required; Jamestown has some regional coach connections

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No rail service. Coach services available from Jamestown (~15km away) to Adelaide.
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Access via Goyder Highway and Barrier Highway to Adelaide. Private vehicle essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Belalie North is a rural farming locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
85
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belalie North known for? +

Belalie North is a quiet rural locality in the grain-growing mid-north of South Australia, known for its broadacre cereal cropping and pastoral farming. The area sits within the Northern Areas Council, which has been an agricultural region since the 1870s when the first farmers arrived to sow crops.

How far is Belalie North from Adelaide? +

Belalie North is approximately 200 kilometres north of Adelaide, accessible via the Mid-North Road and Goyder Highway network. The drive from Adelaide takes around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes depending on the route taken through the mid-north.

Does Belalie North have public transport? +

Belalie North has no public transport services. The nearest service town is Jamestown, roughly 15 kilometres away, and a private vehicle is essential for accessing all daily necessities including shops, schools, and medical services.

What is the population of Belalie North? +

According to the 2021 Census, Belalie North has a population of approximately 85 residents. The locality is sparsely settled across a large farming area of around 122 square kilometres.

Is Belalie North a good place to live? +

Belalie North appeals to those who prefer a quiet rural lifestyle on the land, with large farming properties and wide open landscapes. Access to services requires travel to Jamestown, making it best suited to people already involved in or attracted to agricultural life in the South Australian mid-north.

What is the postcode for Belalie North? +

The postcode for Belalie North is 5491, shared with the town of Jamestown and several other localities in the Northern Areas Council region of South Australia.