Bellmere Schools & More
With its convenient location near Caboolture, community amenities and attractive lifestyle, Bellmere continues to be a sought-after place to call home. In fact, more than 5,000 people live in Bellmere and this number continues to grow. It’s part of the Moreton Bay Regional Council.
History of Bellmere
Some believe that the name ‘Bellmere’ originated from Arthur John Bell, a landowner in the local area. He donated two acres of his land to the Queensland Government on which the original Bellmere State School was built and opened in 1913.
Bellmere dates back to the early settlement period when pioneers first established agricultural and trading communities. Over the years, Bellmere has evolved into a vibrant residential neighbourhood.
Schools in Bellmere
Bellmere only has one school, Bellmere State School, which opened in 2016. It is a primary school with a special education program. There are several public and private schools in Caboolture, including Australian Christian College - Moreton. Caboolture is within a short drive from Bellmere.
Parents searching for P-12 Christian schools in Bellmere will find that all students at ACC Moreton are well known, well loved and well taught by a dedicated team of Christian teachers - and it’s only a short drive from Bellmere!
Bellmere’s natural assets
Bellmere boasts an array of picturesque local parks and is flanked by Caboolture River to the north and south. These assets provide residents with opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation and connecting with nature.
Most popular cafe in Bellmere
Located toward the western boundary of Bellmere is the Strawberry View Coffee Shack. This is a destination cafe located on a working strawberry farm. The cafe overlooks the strawberry patch and boasts views through to the Glass House Mountains.
The menu has both sweet and savoury options, with an emphasis on dishes featuring … strawberries! Hint: try the strawberries and cream ice-cream (see photo).
Hobbies & interests of Bellmere residents
The residents of Bellmere enjoy a wide range of hobbies and interests, reflecting the suburb's diverse community. Popular pastimes include sports, such as rugby league and cricket, as well as outdoor activities like walking and cycling in the nearby parks.
Bellmere’s local economy
The economy of Bellmere includes a mix of small businesses, retail establishments and service industries. Many residents also commute to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast for work, benefiting from the suburb's strategic location and convenient transport links.
Transport options in Bellmere
Bellmere offers a range of transport options for residents, making it easy to commute to nearby areas and access essential amenities. Public transport options include local bus services and nearby train stations, while major roads connect Bellmere to neighbouring suburbs and cities. For those who prefer active transport, bike paths and walking trails provide convenient alternatives.
Local businesses, Bellmere
Bellmere is home to various businesses that cater to the needs of residents, including
High Impact Tiling, Blue Star Pest & Termite Management, Dirty Dog Hydrobath, Around About Driving School and The Bellmere Butcher. By supporting these local businesses, residents contribute to the growth and development of the community.
Suburb Snapshot
- The drive time from Bellmere to ACC Moreton is 10 minutes.
- Before and after school care is available for students of ACC Moreton through SmartPlay Caboolture (onsite).
- Efficient kiss and drop zone operates along the front of ACC Moreton.
- Bell times: 8.30am to 3.00pm
- 2024 term dates:
- Term 1: 22 January - 28 March
- Term 2: 15 April - 14 June
- Term 3: 10 July - 13 September
- Term 4: 30 September - 4 December
Bellmere private bus route
ACC Moreton also offers a private school bus service to Bellmere on school days. See the map below for options.
- 1Lawrence St, Caboolture
- 2Jocelyn St, Caboolture
- 3Patrick St, Beachmere
- 4cnr Fiona St & Grove Cres, Beachmere
- 5Dixon Ct, Beachmere
- 6Biggs Ave, Beachmere
- 7cnr Elizabeth St & Bishop Rd, Beachmere
- 8Blaney St, Beachmere
- 9cnr Aylward Rd & Relesah Dr, Ningi
- 10Bus Stop 1023 Bribie Island Rd, Ningi
- 11Bribie Island Rd, Ningi
- 12Lakeside Cres, Ningi
- 13Water Gum Cres, Ningi
- 14Bestmann Rd at Corrimal Place, Sandstone Point
- 15Eimeo Pl, Sandstone Point
- 16Bestmann Rd at Pebble Beach Retirement, Sandstone Point
- 17Bus Stop, Bestmann Rd near Fairhaven Dr, Ningi
- 18Bus Stop, Bestmann Rd near Greygum Ct, Ningi
- 19Bestmann Rd near Lever Ct, Ningi
- 20ACC Moreton
- 1Corymbia Way, Banksia Beach
- 2Bus stop Avon Ave near Headsail Dr, Banksia Beach
- 3Beagle Ave, Banksia Beach
- 4cnr Pectoral Pl & Marina Blvd, Banksia Beach
- 5cnr Warrigal & Boronia Dr, Bribie Island
- 6Warrigal St, Bellara
- 7Elkhorn Ave, Bellara
- 8Miramar St, Bongaree
- 9cnr Sunshine Ave & First Ave, Woorim
- 10Arcadia Ave, Woorim
- 11Eden Cres, Woorim
- 12Morris St, Bongaree
- 13ACC Moreton
- 1Cobb Rd, Burpengary East
- 2cnr Normanby Cres & Moreton Bay Blvd, Burpengary East
- 3Buckley Rd, Burpengary East
- 4Mellino Dr & Millie St, Morayfield
- 5Bus Stop, Glenwood Dr near Cotswold St, Morayfield
- 6Laver St, Morayfield
- 7Alexander Cres, Morayfield
- 8cnr Jack St & Graham Rd, Morayfield
- 9cnr Raff Rd & Bunya Crt, Caboolture South
- 10Tallowwood St & Raff Rd, Caboolture South
- 11bus stop Market Dr near Suter Dr, Caboolture South
- 12Kevin Grove, Caboolture South
- 13ACC Moreton
- 1Bellview St, Caboolture
- 2cnr Hillcrest Ave & Park St, Caboolture
- 3bus stop Tullawong Primary School
- 4cnr Foxglove St & Central Springs Pde, Caboolture
- 5cnr Central Springs Pde & Speedwell St, Caboolture
- 6Smiths Rd, Caboolture
- 7Old Gympie Rd, Caboolture
- 8cnr Hammond Rd & Halcot Crt, Caboolture
- 9cnr Markwell Rd & Spring Ln, Caboolture
- 10cnr Markwell Rd & Limburg Ave, Caboolture
- 11cnr Markwell Rd & Cathy Crt, Caboolture
- 12Alcock Rd, Elimbah
- 13Breadsell Dr, Caboolture
- 14cnr Murrimbah Dr & Lyndhurst Tce, Caboolture
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1Riflebird Dr, Upper Caboolture
- 2Logrunner Dr, Upper Caboolture
- 3Tinney Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 4Darley Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 5Dobson Ln, Upper Caboolture
- 6Foodworks Parkridge Dr, Upper Caboolture
- 7cnr Lincoln Ave & Olympic Crt, Upper Caboolture
- 8Olympic Crt, Upper Caboolture
- 9Minimbah State School
- 10Cresthaven Dr & Crestwood Ave, Morayfield
- 11Torrens Rd & Carob Ct, Caboolture South
- 12Courtie St, Bellmere
- 13Belle Air Dr near Riverside Cct, Bellmere
- 14River Dr at Lotus Ave, Bellmere
- 15Daintree St, Bellmere
- 16cnr Daintree St & Tara Gr, Bellmere
- 17Swann Road, Bellmere
- 18Pitkin Ave, Bellmere
- 19Ulster Drive, Bellmere
- 20King St at Caboolture Swimming Pool
- 21Watt St near Pearl Cr, Caboolture
- 22ACC Moreton
- 1bus stop Cowie St near Ruby St, Caboolture
- 2Jacques Cl, Caboolture
- 3McCorley Crt, Caboolture
- 4cnr Seeney St & McCorley Ct, Caboolture
- 5cnr Central Lakes Dr & Reddy Dr, Caboolture
- 6St Columbans Ct, Caboolture
- 7McAndrew St, Caboolture
- 8Crooks St, Caboolture
- 9McMillan St, Caboolture
- 10Shak St, Caboolture
- 11cnr Hodgskin St & Conte St, Caboolture
- 12cnr Mortimer & Walter St, Caboolture
- 13ACC Moreton
- 1cnr Laurel St and Beerwah Pde, Beerwah
- 2Nichols Ave, Beerwah
- 3Carnarvon Dr, Beerwah
- 4Sahara Rd, Glass House Mountains
- 5Sugar Coast Dr, Glass House Mountains
- 6Summit Close, Glass House Mountains
- 7cnr Bowen Rd & Steve Irwin Way, Glass House
- 8Beerburrum Rd & Acacia Ave, Beerburrum
- 9Carawatha Rd, Elimbah
- 10cnr Remor Crt & Bigmor Dr, Elimbah
- 11cnr Bigmor Dr & Sammor Rd, Elimbah
- 12cnr Sunita Dr & Bigmore Dr, Elimbah
- 13Kapyong Rd, Caboolture
- 14Scribbly Gum & White Ash Crt, Caboolture
- 15bus stop Elof Rd near Riccardo St, Caboolture
- 16bus stop Cowie St near Ruby St, Caboolture
- 17ACC Moreton
- 1Coach Stop William St, Kilcoy
- 2cnr Mary Smokes Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Royston
- 3Durundur St, Woodford
- 4Woodford Memorial Park
- 5cnr Peterson Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Woodford
- 6Scotts La & D'Aguilar Highway, Woodford
- 7Mt Mee Rd & Newman Ln, Delaneys Creek
- 8cnr Cash St & Hartley Dr, D'Aguilar
- 9Akoonah Way, D'Aguilar
- 10cnr Patanga Pl & Akoonah Way, D'Aguiliar
- 11CJ Pastries Wamuran
- 12cnr County Dr & D'Aguilar Hwy
- 13ACC Moreton
- 1Lakeview Rd, Morayfield
- 2cnr Williamson Rd & Excelsier Dr, Morayfield
- 3Oakey Flat Rd, Morayfield
- 4Facer Rd, Burpengary
- 5Grace Cres, Narangba
- 6Awesome Dr, Narangba
- 7Pioneer Dr, Narangba
- 8Venus St & Tadorna St, Narangba
- 9cnr Pitt Rd & Hedges Ave, Burpengary
- 10Busoni Cres, Burpengary
- 11ACC Moreton
- 1Forestcreek Pl, Wamuran
- 2Woodcrest Pl, Wamuran
- 3Depina Dr, Wamuran
- 4Pates Rd, Elimbah
- 5Carawatha Rd, Elimbah
- 6Brushwood Pl, Elimbah
- 7cnr Kirsty Crt & Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture
- 8ACC Moreton
The information on this page is a guide only, contact the school for more information.