 On 11 November 1879, the Belyando Division was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the "Divisional Boards Act 1879" with a population of 1494.On 20 September 1884, Peak Downs Division was separated from the southern part of Belyando Division.With the passage of the "Local Authorities Act 1902", Belyando Division became Shire of Belyando on 31 March 1903.