Bellenden Ker, Queensland
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- 10.7 km (7 mi) N of Babinda
- 26.7 km (17 mi) SE of Gordonvale
- 49.6 km (31 mi) SSE of Cairns
- 1,630 km (1,013 mi) NNE of Brisbane
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Wooroonooran | Deeral | East Russell |
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Bellenden Ker is a rural town and locality in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2021 census, the locality of Bellenden Ker had a population of 229 people.[1]
History
Bellenden Ker State School opened on 14 August 1922.[4][5]
Bellenden Ker Post Office opened on 1 July 1936 and closed on 23 November 1974.[6]
Demographics
In the 2011 census, the locality of Bellenden Ker had a population of 475 people.[7]
In the 2016 census, the locality of Bellenden Ker had a population of 252 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, the locality of Bellenden Ker had a population of 229 people.[1]
Education
Bellenden Ker State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Harvey Creek Road (17°16′00″S 145°55′30″E / 17.2666°S 145.9251°E / -17.2666; 145.9251 (Bellenden Ker State School)).[9][10] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 10 students with 2 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (1 full-time equivalent).[11]
There are no secondary schools in Bellenden Ker. The nearest government secondary school is Babina State School in neighbouring Babinda to the south.[12]
Amenities
There is a boat ramp with jetty on the Russell River Road on the north bank of the Russell River (17°16′21″S 145°56′54″E / 17.2726°S 145.9484°E / -17.2726; 145.9484 (Russell River Road boat ramp)). It is managed by the Cairns Regional Council.[13]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bellenden Ker (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Bellenden Ker – town in Cairns Region (entry 2180)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Bellenden Ker – locality in Cairns Region (entry 48522)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "History". Bellenden Ker State School. 6 June 2019. Archived from the original on 1 March 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Bellenden Ker". Post Office Reference. Phoenix Auctions. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Bellenden Ker". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bellenden Ker (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Bellenden Ker State School". Bellenden Ker State School. 21 May 2019. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
Further reading
- Bellenden Ker State School 1922-1997 : a commemorative booklet the depicts the history of and story of Bellenden Ker School from past to present day. : 75 anniversary. Bellenden Ker State Primary School 75th Committee. 1997.
External links
- "Town map of Bellenden Ker". Queensland Government. 1982.
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