Bellbowrie - Moggill

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 approximately 11,193 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 665 people (6.3%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,528. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,073 in June 2024 and an additional 66 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 642 persons per square kilometer. Bellbowrie-Moggill's growth rate of 6.3% since the 2021 census exceeds that of its SA3 area (6.1%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 50.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 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, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 532 persons to 2041 based on 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 granted around 30 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, it approved a total of 152 homes. In FY26 up until now, 14 properties have been approved. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years was 1.9.

However, this figure has increased to 5.9 people per dwelling in the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints in the area. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $372,000. This year alone, there have been $37.2 million worth of commercial approvals, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellbowrie - Moggill shows similar development activity per capita, maintaining market balance with the broader area.

However, this activity is below national average levels, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All recent building activity consists of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population density in the area is 395 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Bellbowrie - Moggill is projected to grow by 412 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely impacting this area. Notable ones are Citiswich Business Park Expansion, Bundamba Energy Storage Facility, Goodna Central Mixed Use Development, and Bundamba Industrial Precinct Upgrade. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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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 representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%. As of September 2025, there are 5,860 residents employed, which is 1.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is at 68.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 28.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, employment in education & training is at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.7% versus the regional average of 5.6%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.7%, employment decreased by 3.5%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellbowrie - Moggill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Bellbowrie - Moggill SA2 was $65,293 during financial year 2023. The average income stood at $81,866. These figures were among the highest in Australia, compared to $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $71,764 and $89,979 respectively, based on a 9.91% growth in wages since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked at the 87th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,385. Income analysis showed that 32.7% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring the region where 33.3% occupied this bracket. The district exhibited affluence with 37.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounted for 13.9% of income, while strong earnings placed residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking was in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Bellbowrie-Moggill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metropolitan had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellbowrie-Moggill stood at 29.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.7% and rented ones at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,076, higher than Brisbane's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to Brisbane's $380. Nationally, Bellbowrie-Moggill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,076 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were 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 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 make up the remaining 14.7%, consisting of 13.6% lone person households and 1.1% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, which 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 is notable, with 40.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point, surpassing Queensland's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational credentials are also significant, with 30.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 17.8%. Educational participation is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest figures, comprising 11.7% in primary, 10.3% in secondary, and 6.4% in tertiary education.

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

Bellbowrie - Moggill has 14 active public transport stops, all bus services. Two routes operate here, serving 1,105 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically living 549 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars are the primary mode of transport, used by 86% of residents, while 8% use buses. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 28% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Buses run an average of 157 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 78 weekly trips per 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

Bellbowrie - Moggill shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (6,704 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.3% and 7.1% of residents respectively. 72.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,894 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally compared to 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 has 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 is the predominant religion in Bellbowrie-Moggill, comprising 49.1% of the population. Hinduism, at 2.8%, is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.5%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, South African (2.5%) and Russian (0.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Bellbowrie-Moggill compared to regional averages of 0.6% and 0.3%, respectively.

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. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 45-54 age group is notably over-represented in Bellbowrie - Moggill (15.9% locally), while the 25-34 age group is under-represented (6.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.0% to 6.8%, and the 15 to 24 age group increased from 12.3% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 8.5% to 6.0%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 16.5% to 15.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Bellbowrie - Moggill, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 161% (from 270 to 706 people). Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 70% of this growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.