[12] Opening in 1913,[13] the Bellbrook Hotel is of historical significance, enjoying over one hundred years of service in addition to its notoriety as the watering hole of renowned Country Music Singer Slim Dusty.

It was the location of the Country Women's Association for many years in addition to catering for functions, meetings and local gatherings.

The General Store is situated in the middle of the village, opposite the public school and Bellbrook Memorial Park.

[19] In 2005, the town's raw water supply was contaminated by heavy metals and arsenic from former mines in the Hillgrove area.

[20][21] In November 2019, Bellbrook locals were forced to evacuate as their community was engulfed by the Carrai East fire which resulted in the loss of some homes.

[25][26] In late November 2020, a travelling photograph exhibition titled, 'Black Summer and Beyond'[27] was hosted at the Bellbrook School of Arts in commemoration of the bushfires.

In December 2018, community members attended the official unveiling of its new sculpture “Wupu Manhatinum”- translation- 'Travelling Star', which now resides in the local park.

Due to Bellbrook's untouched hinterland and close proximity to surf beaches such as Crescent Head,[30] it is an increasingly popular destination for nature enthusiasts, either as residents or campers.

[31][32][33][34] The growing 'Vanlife' movement[35][36] and the subject of the 2019 film documentary 'The Meaning of Vanlife'[37][38] held their 2016 gathering in Bellbrook NSW.

The visit was facilitated by The YARN initiative[39] with Desert Pea Media showcasing three locally produced films.

[46] Many visitors bring kayaks or canoes to enjoy the Macleay river, paddling upstream, to then be carried back downstream while fishing or taking in the hinterland.

[49] Held each month in the School of Arts Hall, the Up-River Drumming sessions are a very popular gathering place for the Bellbrook community and visitors.

[50] Paddy O'Sullivan (dec. 1993) was a past manager of historic local farm Pee Dee Station, receiving an OAM for his services to the beef industry.

[51] Education in the district began in 1883 at Midnight Creek, located approximately three kilometres east of Bellbrook, opening initially as a provisional school.