Bella Creek

QLD 4570 • Queensland

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandQuiet

About Bella Creek

Bella Creek is a small rural locality in south-east Queensland's Gympie Regional Council area, situated approximately 25 kilometres north-west of Gympie. Covering around 27.8 square kilometres of hinterland farming and forested country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality sits within the Gympie hinterland, where beef cattle grazing, small mixed farms, and rural residential properties characterise the rolling hillside country.

Gympie is the nearest service centre, a historic gold rush town and the commercial hub of the Mary Valley, providing supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and a range of community amenities. The Mary Valley and its surrounds offer a relaxed hinterland lifestyle, with the Mary River, Rainbow Beach, and the Sunshine Coast beaches within reasonable driving distance. Bella Creek suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Gympie hinterland within reach of the region's services and coastline.

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

📍 Location

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gympie North Station
25 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
Queensland Rail from Gympie North to Brisbane (approx. 2 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Bruce Highway provides the main north-south route; Gympie is the nearest rail and service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Bella Creek is a rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bella Creek known for? +

Bella Creek is a quiet hinterland locality near Gympie in the Mary Valley, known for its rural residential and beef cattle farming character among the rolling hills north-west of the historic gold rush town.

How far is Bella Creek from Gympie? +

Bella Creek is approximately 25 kilometres north-west of Gympie, typically a 25 to 35 minute drive on Mary Valley hinterland roads.

Does Bella Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Bella Creek. The nearest Queensland Rail service is at Gympie North (approximately 25 km), with trains connecting to Brisbane.

What is the population of Bella Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bella Creek has a population of approximately 50 residents in its 27 square kilometre area near Gympie.

Is Bella Creek a good place to live? +

Bella Creek suits those seeking a quiet hinterland lifestyle near Gympie's historic town centre, with Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Rainbow Beach all within a reasonable drive.

What is the postcode for Bella Creek? +

The postcode for Bella Creek, QLD is 4570.