Bellata zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Bellata
(Narrabri, NSW) - 1022.06 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
1022.06 km² - this suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Bellata's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
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Bellata at a glance
How Bellata is zoned
Buying in Bellata? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 1022.06 km², Bellata is highly constrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. Of what is mapped, 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 7 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 222,821 m² across 825 parcels.
Who lives in Bellata
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Bellata suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 971, and decile 4 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Bellata's 266 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Narrabri Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Bellata. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Bellata itself.
5,721 in 2001 to 4,602 in 2025, down 20%.
Source: ABS Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (Suburbs and Localities), Regional Population (SA2), CC BY 4.0. Small counts are randomly adjusted by the ABS.
Bellata data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Aircraft noise contours (ANEF) | Not held | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies, Defence |
| Observed flight paths | Watched, not yet sampled here | adsb.lol, under the Open Database License |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 26 September 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Bellata address
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See what's in the $9 report →Bellata planning - frequently asked
Is Bellata flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Bellata, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Narrabri is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Bellata bushfire-prone?
Around 100% of Bellata is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Narrabri average of 100%.
What is the zoning in Bellata?
The dominant planning zone in Bellata is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Village.
Does Bellata have heritage-listed places?
Bellata has 7 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Bellata?
Across 825 surveyed parcels in Bellata, the median lot size is about 222,821 m². There are also 11 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Bellata have a train station?
Yes - Bellata has 1 train station: Bellata Station. It is also served by 1 bus stop.
What is the population of Bellata?
At the 2021 Census Bellata had 266 usual residents, with a median age of 45 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Narrabri Surrounds statistical area, which contains Bellata, went from 5,721 people in 2001 to 4,602 in 2025, down 20%.
Is Bellata an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Bellata scores 971 and sits in decile 5 of 10 nationally and decile 4 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Bellata?
Median household income in Bellata was $1,284 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,624 for the typical suburb in Narrabri. Median rent was $180 a week and the median mortgage repayment $680 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeroi | 17.7 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Gurley Moree Plains |
23.5 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Couradda | 23.7 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Jews Lagoon | 29.7 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Berrigal Moree Plains |
30.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Narrabri | 34.0 km | Not mapped | 99% |
| Terry Hie Hie Moree Plains |
36.3 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Millie Moree Plains |
36.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Boolcarroll | 37.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Bullawa Creek | 43.0 km | 0% | 100% |