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Bell (Qld)

129 km²

Bell (Qld) has modest household incomes, a somewhat older age profile and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Bell (Qld), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population421▼ -22.6%since 2011Median age49 yrs▲ +8.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.7%People aged 65 and over25.7%Children under 1518.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42424

Age structure

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.7%
Seniors (65+)25.7%
Young adults (25–44)20.4%
Children (0–14)18.8%
Youth (15–24)8.6%

Marital status

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by Philippines (3%) and England (2%).

Australia86.9%
Philippines2.4%
England1.9%
New Zealand1.0%
South Africa0.7%

Language

People using another language at home2.1%

Language used at home

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only91.0%

Religion

People with no religion32.5%

Religious affiliation

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 65%, followed by No religion (35%).

  • Christianity65%
  • No religion35%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.8%

Highest year of school

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1233.8%
Year 1033.8%
Year 9 or below16.8%
Year 115.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$561▲ +30.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$953▲ +27.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,364▲ +24.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.7%

Household income distribution

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49931.8%
Under $65026.3%
$1,500–$2,99921.2%
$4,000 or more4.5%
$3,000–$3,9992.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.1%People with a mental health condition10.2%People needing help with daily activities6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis13.8%
Asthma11.6%
Mental health10.2%
Other condition9.3%
Diabetes6.2%
Heart disease6.2%
Cancer2.6%
Lung condition2.1%
Stroke1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.9%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid22.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011One-parent families16.7%

Family composition

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children45%
  • Couples without children38%
  • One-parent families17%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +122.2%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$882▼ -41.9%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting22.3%Homes owned outright43.6%Separate (detached) houses88.8%

How homes are owned or rented

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (23%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Rented23%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house89%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached8%
  • Other dwelling2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)58.4%
Worked at home15.1%
Car (passenger)5.4%
Walked3.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation55.0%Employed full-time60.0%

Industries people work in

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 32%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Accommodation & food (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing31.4%
Education & training10.8%
Accommodation & food8.1%
Retail trade7.6%
Professional & technical7.6%
Construction5.9%
Health care & social assistance5.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Public administration & safety4.9%
Transport & warehousing3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Bell (Qld), the largest group is Managers at 28%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Community & personal service (12%).

Managers27.0%
Labourers15.1%
Community & personal service11.9%
Professionals10.3%
Technicians & trades10.3%
Machinery operators & drivers9.2%
Clerical & administrative7.0%
Sales workers7.0%

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