Bellara, Queensland

Bellara is a suburb in Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is on the western side of Bribie Island, adjacent to the Pumicestone Passage.

Bellara
Queensland
Population3,225 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density977/km2 (2,530/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4507
Area3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
LGA(s)Moreton Bay Region
State electorate(s)Pumicestone
Federal Division(s)Longman
Suburbs around Bellara:
Banksia Beach
Sandstone Point Bellara Bribie Island National Park
Bongaree

History

In the 2011 census, the suburb recorded a population of 3,157 persons, with a median age of 54 years.[3]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Bellara recorded a population of 3,157 people, 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

The median age of the Bellara population was 54 years, 17 years above the national median of 37.

77.2% of people living in Bellara were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 6.5%, New Zealand 3.9%, Scotland 1.1%, Germany 0.7%, Netherlands 0.6%.

92.6% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.4% French, 0.3% Tagalog, 0.3% German, 0.3% Italian, 0.2% Serbian.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bellara (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. "Bellara (entry 45492)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Bellara (Caboolture Shire) (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 June 2008.


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