Belivah is a suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Belivah had a population of 515 people.[1]
| Belivah Logan City, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Stubbin Street, 2016 | |||||||||||||||
  Belivah | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°45′31″S 153°10′30″E / 27.7586°S 153.1750°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 515 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 156.1/km2 (404/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4207 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Logan City | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Logan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Forde | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editThe Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road runs along most of the eastern boundary.[3]
History
editBelivah is an Aboriginal word, indicating big fella fighting ground, however the specific language and dialect were not recorded.[2]
In December 1872, a Congregational Church opened on Mr McLean's land. It was 16 by 24 feet (4.9 m × 7.3 m) and built of hardwood.[4]
Belivah Provisional School opened circa 1874 and classes were held in a church. In September 1891, the residents were agitating to relocate the school to a location closer to where more children lived, but the Queensland Government did not wish to pay for a new provisional school.[5] In March 1892 the residents commenced the construction of a new school themselves and the Queensland Government agreed to contribute £37 to complete the building.[6] It was renamed Wolffdene Provisional School. On 1 January 1909, it became Wolffdene State School. It closed in 1935 but re-opened on 15 February 1939. It closed permanently on 31 August 1942.[7]
Belivah was named by the Governor in Council on 11 May 1985.[2] The first stages of the suburb’s residential development began in 1991,[8] the Boundaries were amended, and the area was changed to Suburb status on 7 February 2003.[2]
Demographics
editIn the 2011 census, Belivah had a population of 323 people (48.3% female and 51.7% male).[9] The median age of the Belivah population was 43 years, 6 years above the national median of 37. 67.6% of people living in Belivah were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 9.6%, New Zealand 3.7%, Germany 2.5%, Scotland 1.9%, Zimbabwe 1.9%. 86.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 2.8% Mandarin, 1.2% Finnish, 1.2% Persian (excluding Dari), 0.9% Polish, 0.9% Italian.[9]
In the 2016 census, Belivah had a population of 317 people, 48.1% female and 51.9% male. The median age of the Belivah population was 47 years, 9 years above the national median of 38. 73.0% of people living in Belivah were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 8.0%, New Zealand 3.9%, Philippines 2.3%, South Africa 1.9% and Finland 1.6%. 91.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.7% Finnish, 1.0% Dutch, 1.0% Spanish, 1.0% Persian (excluding Dari) and 1.0% Tagalog.[10]
In the 2021 census, Belivah recorded a population of 515 people, 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The median age of the Belivah population was 36 years, 2 years below the national median of 38. 74.8% of people living in Belivah were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 6.0%, England 5.2%, Germany 1.4%, Finland 1.4%, and South Africa 1.4%. 86.2% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.9% Mandarin, 1.6% Tongan, 1.4% Finnish, 1.0% Persian (excluding Dari), and 0.8% Polish.[1]
Education
editThere are no schools in Belivah. The nearest government primary school is Windaroo State School in Mount Warren Park to the north-east. The nearest government secondary school is Windaroo Valley State High School in neighbouringBahrs Scrub to the north.[11]
References
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- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Belivah (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Belivah – suburb in City of Logan (entry 45250)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Belivah" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Summary FOR EUROPE". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 27 December 1872. p. 2. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ "To-day's Deputation". Brisbane. No. 5, 908. Queensland, Australia. 24 September 1891. p. 4. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "To-day, March 3". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. XLVIII, no. 10, 650. Queensland, Australia. 3 March 1892. p. 4. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- "Agency ID 8403, Wolffdene State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 3 April 2014. - ^ Council, Logan City. "Belivah". Logan City Council. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Belivah (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Belivah (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
