Bellbowrie - Moggill
Statistical Area - sa2

Bellbowrie - Moggill has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Bellbowrie-Moggill's population is 11,190 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 662 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,528. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 11,073 in June 2024 and an additional 64 validated new addresses. This results in a density ratio of 642 persons per square kilometer. Bellbowrie-Moggill's growth of 6.3% since the 2021 Census exceeds its SA3 area average of 5.7%. Natural growth contributed approximately 50.3% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Based on projected demographic shifts, Bellbowrie-Moggill is expected to grow by approximately 532 persons to 2041, recording a gain of about 3.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Bellbowrie - Moggill recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Bellbowrie-Moggill has seen approximately 30 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25152 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.9 new residents per year have been recorded per dwelling constructed over these five years. However, this figure has increased to 5.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $358,000. This financial year has seen $37.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellbowrie-Moggill shows similar development activity per person, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. However, this activity is below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and potential planning constraints.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With an estimated 395 people in the area per dwelling approval, it maintains a quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Bellbowrie-Moggill is projected to grow by 415 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bellbowrie - Moggill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 26 projects potentially affecting the area. Notable initiatives include Citiswich Business Park Expansion, Bundamba Industrial Precinct Upgrade, Bundamba Energy Storage Facility, and Bundamba State School Building Renewal, with the following list focusing on those likely to have most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Bellbowrie - Moggill demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Bellbowrie - Moggill has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%.

As of June 2025, there are 5,952 residents in work, with an unemployment rate at 1.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 68.8%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training employment is at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 5.6%. Over the year ending June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, accompanied by a 1.7% decrease in employment, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and a fall in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellbowrie - Moggill's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Bellbowrie - Moggill had median income among taxpayers of $62,448 and average income of $78,678. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, estimated current incomes are approximately $71,184 (median) and $89,685 (average). From the 2021 Census, household income percentile rank was 72nd nationally, family income was at the 83rd percentile, and personal income was at the 87th percentile. Income analysis shows that 32.7% of individuals in Bellbowrie - Moggill earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring the regional average of 33.3%. The district demonstrates affluence with 37.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income. Residents rank in the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Bellbowrie - Moggill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Bellbowrie-Moggill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had a similar composition with 95.2% houses and 4.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellbowrie-Moggill stood at 29.7%, with mortgaged properties at 55.7% and rented ones at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,076, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,311. The median weekly rent figure in Bellbowrie-Moggill was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $500. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $2,076 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bellbowrie - Moggill features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 85.3% of all households, including 46.0% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.7%, with lone person households at 13.6% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Bellbowrie - Moggill demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Bellbowrie - Moggill is notably higher than Queensland's average. As of 2021, 40.6% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to the state's 25.7%. This educational advantage is evident across various levels: bachelor degrees at 24.7%, postgraduate qualifications at 11.5%, and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.3% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (17.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education at 11.7%, secondary education at 10.3%, and tertiary education at 6.4%. Moggill State School serves the area, enrolling 719 students as of 2022. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with an ICSEA score of 1107. Secondary options are available in nearby areas. As of 2021, Bellbowrie - Moggill has limited local school capacity, with 6.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.4, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Bellbowrie - Moggill has 14 active public transport stops offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two routes, facilitating 1,105 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents on average situated 549 metres from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 157 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 78 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bellbowrie - Moggill's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Bellbowrie - Moggill, with both younger and older age groups exhibiting low prevalence rates for common health conditions. The region's private health cover rate is notably high at approximately 59% of its total population (6,646 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 72.0%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.6%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 73.1%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.2% (1,807 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 18.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in Bellbowrie - Moggill align closely with those of the general population.

Bellbowrie - Moggill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellbowrie-Moggill had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 15.0% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 49.1%. Hinduism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, at 2.8% versus 2.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.5%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (9.1%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African residents were 2.5%, higher than the regional average of 2.0%; Scottish residents were 9.1% compared to 8.9% regionally; Russian residents were 0.5% versus 0.4%.

Bellbowrie - Moggill's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Bellbowrie - Moggill is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 15.9% of the local population, compared to 12.7% in Greater Brisbane, indicating over-representation. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.5%, while it accounts for 9.8% in Greater Brisbane. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 13.9%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 5.0% to 6.5%. However, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 8.5% to 6.5%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 16.5% to 15.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Bellbowrie - Moggill. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 185%, reaching 706 people from 247. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who are expected to represent 69% of the population increase. Conversely, the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.