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Bellfield

QLD 4822 • Queensland

10
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3148.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteOutbackRuralLow Density
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About Bellfield

Bellfield is a very remote rural locality in Queensland's Gulf Country hinterland, within the Shire of Croydon. It has an extremely small population and vast land area dominated by grazing country and river systems. Settlement is highly dispersed, with little built-up residential infrastructure. The locality's character is defined by outback distances, pastoral land use and low-density living.

Lifestyle in Bellfield is isolated and strongly tied to station work, land management and long-distance travel for services. There are no major urban amenities locally, so residents depend on larger outback centres such as Croydon, Richmond or Townsville for many needs. Public transport options are very limited, making private vehicles essential. The area suits people experienced with remote living and self-reliant regional routines.

Bellfield falls under postcode 4822 and is governed by the Richmond Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4822
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Richmond
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.81°, 143.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3148.37 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4822

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4822 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$58,322
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,284

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4822; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Long-distance coach connections via regional towns (very limited) — Townsville / inland Queensland centres Varies; generally multi-leg, long-duration travel

Commute to Croydon (regional centre)

Distance
223 km
By Train
No direct passenger rail service in Bellfield
By Bus
No frequent public bus network; limited regional links only
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Road travel by private vehicle is the practical transport mode.

Walkability Very Low

Remote, sparsely populated landscape with no walkable service centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    Richmond State School
    88 Crawford Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
10
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Richmond Local Government Area, which contains Bellfield. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
503.1 / 100k
2yr Up 96.5% 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
125.8 / 100k
2yr Down 50.9% 10yr Down 49.3%
Non-FV assault
1,760.9 / 100k
2yr Up 129.2% 10yr Up 373.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.6 / 100k
2yr Up 96.5% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Richmond →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellfield known for? +

Bellfield is a remote cattle-country locality in Queensland's Gulf Country hinterland, within the Shire of Croydon. The locality is characterised by vast savanna grasslands used for extensive pastoral grazing.

How far is Bellfield from Croydon? +

Bellfield is within the Shire of Croydon in Far North Queensland's Gulf Country. Croydon township is the nearest service centre, roughly 400 kilometres south-west of Cairns by road.

Does Bellfield have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Bellfield. The Gulf Developmental Road provides access to larger centres, but all travel requires a private vehicle in this very remote area.

What is the population of Bellfield? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 10 residents in Bellfield, one of Queensland's most sparsely populated rural localities in the remote Gulf Country.

Is Bellfield a good place to live? +

Bellfield is suited only to those involved in outback station work, with no local services and requiring extreme self-sufficiency. It offers wide open Gulf Country landscapes for those who embrace truly remote living.

What is the postcode for Bellfield? +

The postcode for Bellfield is 4822, covering remote parts of the Gulf Country hinterland in Far North Queensland.

Is Bellfield a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bellfield is part of the Richmond LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.