Bells Creek and Aura Central Place Name Proposal

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Update: This consultation has now closed, and a decision has been made.

Decision: The locality boundary of Bells Creek has been amended, and a new locality of Aura Central has been created as shown on Decision Plan QPN1441.

Photo: Developing suburbs Sunshine Coast

The Honourable Dale Last MP, Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development has decided to amend the locality boundary of Bells Creek and create the new locality of Aura Central.

Aura Central was created to formally recognise the central business district within the Caloundra South Priority Development Area.

Localities – often known as suburbs – are administrative boundaries that are essential for the creation of valid addresses that can be uniquely and clearly identified. Valid addresses are critical to ensure the timely and accurate provision of postal, emergency, and other essential services.

Have your say

This consultation is now closed.

Community consultation was open from 22 May 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Update: This consultation has now closed, and a decision has been made.

Decision: The locality boundary of Bells Creek has been amended, and a new locality of Aura Central has been created as shown on Decision Plan QPN1441.

Photo: Developing suburbs Sunshine Coast

The Honourable Dale Last MP, Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development has decided to amend the locality boundary of Bells Creek and create the new locality of Aura Central.

Aura Central was created to formally recognise the central business district within the Caloundra South Priority Development Area.

Localities – often known as suburbs – are administrative boundaries that are essential for the creation of valid addresses that can be uniquely and clearly identified. Valid addresses are critical to ensure the timely and accurate provision of postal, emergency, and other essential services.

Have your say

This consultation is now closed.

Community consultation was open from 22 May 2026 to 26 June 2026.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Proposal to amend the boundary of Bells Creek and give the new locality the name of Aura Central - consultation survey

    Consistent and accurate place names are the basis of several vital activities, including map production, communication services, population censuses and statistics, postal addresses, and emergency and postal services.

    The Department is seeking community feedback on the place name proposal.

    Your submission will be considered by the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development when making their final decision on the proposal.

    As part of the Queensland Government, this department has responsibilities under the Information Privacy Act 2009 regarding the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information.

    Information about how the department handles personal information can be found on our website.

    If you require specific accessibility options to make a submission, please contact QldPlaceNames@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au for more information.

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