Bells Creek sits 78 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Census data records 343 residents with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $100,984 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $560 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,733. The area shows high crime risk. 2 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
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Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Bells Creek rent for around $950 a week on average, based on 3 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$950/wk
3 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202589 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 34% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4551.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
5 active Airbnb listings: 2 whole homes and 3 rooms. Whole homes are about 1.4% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Bells Creek safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Bells Creek sits in the high band, with 46 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 44% on the prior year.
46 offences
43.8% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202412 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 suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Two schools serve Bells Creek, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 881 students across 2 schools (avg 440)
- • Sectors: 1 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 1023-1066, median 1044 (above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Nirimba State Primary School (665 students)
Primary
Combined
Walkability
Bells Creek 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.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Bells Creek.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 6.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 6.0 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 4.4 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 15.3 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bells Creek.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 100%
- Premises covered
- 2,505
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
Sunshine Coast: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Bells Creek is home to 343 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 31 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $101,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
343
Median Age
31
Median Household Income
$100,984/yr
Census Median Rent
$560/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$51,480/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
2.2%
Total Dwellings
139
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.2%
Houses
94.2%
Rental Stress
28.8%
Mortgage Stress
20.6%
Work From Home
13.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.8%
- Employment Rate
- 75.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 56.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
14 residents (4.1%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (4 of 217).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,690 a year through Sunshine Coast based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Sunshine Coast
In the year to August 2026, 2,962 new dwellings were approved across Sunshine Coast. That mix is 1,757 houses and 1,205 units. Approvals are down 41.1% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: at least 2,206 homes
- Within 2 years 202 to 1,000 homes
- In 2 to 5 years at least 1,002 homes
- In 5 to 10 years at least 1,002 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (6 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 14 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.31 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Mountain Creek (Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland) monitoring station, 15.6 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Cape Moreton Lighthouse, 44.7 kmHigh rainfall — mild summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 5 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.8 km
- 4.9 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 1,052 mm
- 98 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.8°C
- 0 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 14.7°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 4.5 kmOther Electricity GenerationTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Sulfur dioxide
- 4.7 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Chlorine & compounds · Carbon monoxide
- 4.7 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Ethylbenzene
EV adoption
In postcode 4551, 610 of 59,733 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.9% (1,759 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4551, 21,541 rooftop-solar systems totalling 128.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 29,745 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 1,486 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."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Wallace Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Wallace | 44.0% | 56.0% | +2.6 |
| 2022 | Andrew Wallace | 41.3% | 58.7% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Andrew Wallace | 37.3% | 62.7% | +3.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Kendall Morton Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kendall Morton LNP | 51.8% |
| 2020 | Jason Hunt ALP | 52.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Bells Creek
Is Bells Creek a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Bells Creek is high (96/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Bells Creek?
Bells Creek has a low recorded bushfire history (37/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Bells Creek?
Bells Creek, QLD had a population of 343 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bells Creek, QLD?
The postcode for Bells Creek, QLD is 4551.
How far is Bells Creek from Brisbane?
Bells Creek is 78 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 66 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bells Creek?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bells Creek was $100,984 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 Bells Creek?
The median advertised rent in Bells Creek is $950 a week for houses (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Bells Creek?
The median age of residents in Bells Creek was 31 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Bells Creek at risk of bushfire?
Bells Creek has a low recorded bushfire history (37/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb 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 Bells Creek?
There are 2 schools inside the Bells Creek boundary: 2 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Bells Creek walkable?
Bells Creek 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 air quality in Bells Creek?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Bells Creek (Mountain Creek (Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.0 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.0 µg/m³. That puts Bells Creek below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Bells Creek?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bells Creek, Cape Moreton Lighthouse (44.7 km away), summer days average 27.8°C, winter nights 14.7°C, 1,052 mm of rain a year over 98 rainy days, and 0 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bells Creek?
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 Bells Creek belong to?
Bells Creek sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Bells Creek?
The average residential rates bill through Sunshine Coast is $1,690 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Bells Creek?
Across Sunshine Coast, 2,962 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 41.1% 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 Bells Creek in?
Bells Creek sits within the federal Division of Fisher, currently held by Andrew Wallace (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- 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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