Bellbowrie - Moggill

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bellbowrie - Moggill's population is around 11,193 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 665 people (6.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,528 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,073 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 66 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 642 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Bellbowrie - Moggill's 6.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.1%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 50.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 532 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 3.7% in total 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 recorded around 30 residential properties granted approval annually, with 152 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 18 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, though recent data reveals this has increased to 5.9 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting the area's growing popularity and potential supply constraints. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $358,000. There have also been $37.2 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Relative to Greater Brisbane, Bellbowrie - Moggill shows comparable development activity (per person), maintaining a market balance consistent with the broader area. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Further, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature, with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 395 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low-activity development environment.

Looking ahead, Bellbowrie - Moggill is expected to grow by 412 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bellbowrie - Moggill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Citiswich Business Park Expansion, Bundamba Energy Storage Facility, Goodna Central Mixed Use Development, and Bundamba Industrial Precinct Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Bellbowrie - Moggill has been broadly consistent with national averages

Bellbowrie - Moggill features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation and an unemployment rate of only 3.3%. As of December 2025, 5,814 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.1% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 28.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.7% versus the regional average of 5.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.3% combined with employment decreasing by 3.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bellbowrie - Moggill. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bellbowrie - Moggill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Bellbowrie - Moggill SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $65,293 with the average level standing at $81,866. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $71,764 (median) and $89,979 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 87th percentile ($2,385 weekly). Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.7% of the community (3,660 individuals), mirroring the region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Bellbowrie - Moggill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Bellbowrie - Moggill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Bellbowrie - Moggill was well beyond that of Brisbane metro, at 29.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (55.7%) or rented (14.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Brisbane metro average at $2,076, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Bellbowrie - Moggill's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bellbowrie - Moggill features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 85.3% of all households, comprising 46.0% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.7%, with lone person households at 13.6% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 24.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (17.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 14 active transport stops operating within Bellbowrie - Moggill, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 2 individual routes, collectively providing 1,105 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 549 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 86%, with 8% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 28.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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

Bellbowrie - Moggill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Bellbowrie - Moggill, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show a low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (6,704 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.3% and 7.1% of residents, respectively, while 72.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,894 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Bellbowrie - Moggill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 15.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.4% born overseas. The main religion in Bellbowrie - Moggill is Christianity, which makes up 49.1% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 2.8% of the population, compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bellbowrie - Moggill are English, comprising 29.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 21.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 2.5% of Bellbowrie - Moggill (vs 0.6% regionally), Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%) and Scottish at 9.1% (vs 7.4%).

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

The 40-year median age in Bellbowrie - Moggill is considerably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36, similarly modestly exceeding the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 45 - 54 cohort is notably over-represented (15.9% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (6.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.0% to 6.8% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.3% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 8.5% to 6.0% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 16.5% to 15.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Bellbowrie - Moggill. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 161% (435 people), reaching 706 from 270. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 70% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.