Bellbird Park

Bellbird Park lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Bellbird Park's population was around 10,978 as of May 2026. This shows an increase of 1,787 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,191. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,949 in June 2025 and an additional 403 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,686 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 19.4% since the 2021 census surpassed both the national average (9.3%) and state averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 38.5% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Bellbird Park in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas. The area is expected to grow by 5,697 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 51.6% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Bellbird Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Bellbird Park has seen approximately 110 dwellings receive development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25552 homes were approved, with a further 30 approved in FY26 so far.

On average, each home built over these five years accommodates 3.6 new residents per year. This supply is significantly lagging behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The construction cost of new properties averages $241,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellbird Park has recorded slightly higher construction activity, with 13.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This balance supports buyer choice and current property values but development activity has decreased in recent periods. Nationally, this activity is significantly higher, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Bellbird Park's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The area has approximately 125 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bellbird Park is projected to grow by 5,668 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Bellbird Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure can significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Southern Resource Recovery and Recycling Facility - Redbank Plains, Mountview Shopping Centre, Bellbird Park State School, and Redbank Plains Road Upgrade Stage 4. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis places Bellbird Park well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Bellbird Park has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.7% in December 2025, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 8.3%.

As of December 2025, 5,829 residents were in work and workforce participation was 73.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A low 12.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly notable with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 6.1% of Bellbird Park's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 8.3% while labour force increased by 7.3%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellbird Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Bellbird Park SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $52,303 and an average income of $59,236 in the financial year 2023. This is lower than Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). By March 2026, estimates suggest these figures would be approximately $58,245 (median) and $65,965 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since 2023. The 2021 Census data shows that Bellbird Park's incomes cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally, with the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominant at 40.9%. This is similar to the broader area where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Bellbird Park, with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Bellbird Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Bellbird Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 84.1% houses and 16.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellbird Park was 14.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.8% and rented at 44.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, below Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent was $340, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Bellbird Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Bellbird Park has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.5% of all households, including 36.8% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 16.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Bellbird Park shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate was 20.0% in 20XX, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees were the most prevalent at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills were prominent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (29.8%).

Educational participation was notably high at 34.0%, including 13.6% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education as of 20XX.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bellbird Park has 17 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together facilitate 393 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents on average located 664 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while only 6% use trains. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.5.

According to the 2021 Census, 12.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 56 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bellbird Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Bellbird Park exhibits superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions among the general population is low but exceeds the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 48% of the total population (~5,313 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.6% and 8.7% of residents respectively, while 71.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 9.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,071 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane but still ranks lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bellbird Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellbird Park, surveyed in 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 23.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 32.5% of Bellbird Park's population was recorded in the same year. Christianity dominated religious affiliations, comprising 46.6%.

The 'Other' religion category, at 2.7%, was higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 1.3%. In terms of ancestry, English (23.8%) and Australian (21.3%) were the top groups, with 'Other' at 14.4%, substantially higher than Greater Brisbane's 9.4%. Notable ethnic group representations included Samoan at 4.2% (regional average: 0.9%), Maori at 2.4% (1.1%), and New Zealand at 1.1% (1.0%).

Bellbird Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bellbird Park has a median age of 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellbird Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer individuals aged 75-84 (3.1%). Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35-44 age group grew from 16.0% to 17.9%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 group decreased from 18.0% to 14.7%, and the 5-14 age group reduced from 17.1% to 16.0%. Demographic projections suggest that Bellbird Park's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort expected to expand considerably, growing from 1,225 to 2,288 people, an increase of 1,062 individuals (87%).