Bellenden Ker sits 1,649 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 18 hours 50 minutes by car. Census data records 229 residents with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $78,884 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population fell 9.1% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $225 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,387. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 229. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Bellenden Ker sits at $1 million, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only three sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$1,000,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Bellenden Ker safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Bellenden Ker sits in the moderate band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 62% on the prior year.
3 offences
62.5% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202410 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serves Bellenden Ker, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 6 students in one school (avg 6)
Primary
Walkability
Bellenden Ker is very car-dependent on foot — at 13/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bellenden Ker.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 107
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Cairns: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Bellenden Ker is home to 229 residents, with a median age of 47, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $79,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
229
Median Age
47
Median Household Income
$78,884/yr
Census Median Rent
$225/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,387/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$37,180/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.8%
Total Dwellings
82
Owner-Occupier Rate
78.1%
Houses
98.8%
Rental Stress
14.8%
Mortgage Stress
21.1%
Work From Home
17.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.7%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.3%
- Employment Rate
- 63.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 31.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,354 a year through Cairns based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Cairns
In the year to August 2026, 767 new dwellings were approved across Cairns. That mix is 681 houses and 86 units. Approvals are down 81.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Innisfail, 29.8 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 11 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 5.3 km
- Annual rainfall
- 3,531 mm
- 166 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.2°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 17.0°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4871, 17 of 9,333 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (143 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4871, 2,069 rooftop-solar systems totalling 17.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,068 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 150 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $1,000,000 this is $250,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Bob Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bob Katter | 40.7% | 59.3% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Bob Katter | 39.8% | 60.2% | -4.3 |
| 2019 | Bob Katter | 35.5% | 64.5% | +7.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Shane Knuth Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shane Knuth KAP | 63.7% |
| 2020 | Shane Knuth KAP | 72.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Bellenden Ker?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Bellenden Ker
Is Bellenden Ker a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Bellenden Ker is moderate (56/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Bellenden Ker?
Bellenden Ker has a low recorded bushfire history (21/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Bellenden Ker?
Bellenden Ker, QLD had a population of 229 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bellenden Ker, QLD?
The postcode for Bellenden Ker, QLD is 4871.
How far is Bellenden Ker from Brisbane?
Bellenden Ker is 1,649 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 1130 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bellenden Ker?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bellenden Ker was $78,884 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Bellenden Ker?
There are too few current rental listings in Bellenden Ker for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $225, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Bellenden Ker?
The median age of residents in Bellenden Ker was 47 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Bellenden Ker at risk of bushfire?
Bellenden Ker has a low recorded bushfire history (21/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Bellenden Ker?
There is 1 school inside the Bellenden Ker boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Bellenden Ker walkable?
Bellenden Ker scores 13/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Bellenden Ker?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bellenden Ker, Innisfail (29.8 km away), summer days average 31.2°C, winter nights 17°C, 3,531 mm of rain a year over 166 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bellenden Ker?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Bellenden Ker belong to?
Bellenden Ker sits within the Cairns local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Bellenden Ker?
The average residential rates bill through Cairns is $1,354 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Bellenden Ker?
Across Cairns, 767 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 81.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Bellenden Ker in?
Bellenden Ker sits within the federal Division of Kennedy, currently held by Bob Katter (Katter's Australian Party (KAP)).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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