Bellbowrie

Bellbowrie is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Bellbowrie's population is estimated at around 5,703 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 208 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,495. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,638 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of six new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 986 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Bellbowrie has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected. The suburb is expected to expand by 350 persons to 2041 reflecting an increase of 8.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bellbowrie according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Bellbowrie shows approximately 9 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 48 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded.

On average, 4 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually between FY-21 and FY-25. Bellbowrie has half the building activity per person compared to Greater Brisbane, placing it at the 16th percentile nationally for areas assessed. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. The location has approximately 960 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

Future projections estimate Bellbowrie will add 459 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth.

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

No changes can significantly affect an area's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 0 projects that are predicted to impact the area. Notable projects include Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, Warrego Highway - Mount Crosby Road Interchange Upgrade, Wacol Logistics Hub, and South Queensland Correctional Facilities Expansion, with the following list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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Bellbowrie ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Bellbowrie has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 3123 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Census responses show that 28.3% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, the area has a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 9%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.5%, alongside a 3.4% employment decline, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide insights into potential future demand within Bellbowrie. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bellbowrie'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

Bellbowrie suburb has a median taxpayer income of $58,974 and an average income of $74,302 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,818 (median) and $81,665 (average). Census 2021 data shows Bellbowrie's household incomes rank at the 86th percentile with an income of $2,358 weekly. The earnings profile indicates that 31.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,796 people), similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 33.3%. Notably, 37.0% of Bellbowrie residents earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Bellbowrie's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellbowrie stood at 34.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.3% and rented ones at 13.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Bellbowrie was $440, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Bellbowrie's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 85.7% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 13.2% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Bellbowrie's educational attainment is notably higher than Queensland's average. As of 2021, 39.1% of Bellbowrie residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to the state's 25.7%. This educational advantage is evident in various degrees: Bachelor degrees at 24.0%, postgraduate qualifications at 11.0%, and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.3% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (17.2%).

Educational participation is high in Bellbowrie, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data in 2021. This includes secondary education at 10.3%, primary education at 10.2%, and tertiary education at 7.1%.

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

Bellbowrie has 13 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by two routes, offering a total of 1,105 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 354 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Bellbowrie sees most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 85%, while buses account for 8%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, surpassing the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 28.3% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 157 trips daily, equating to roughly 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bellbowrie'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, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups exhibit low incidence of common health conditions. Private health cover is found to be high, at approximately 57% of the total population (around 3,230 people). The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.8% and 7.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. The area has 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,083 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Notably, health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, mirroring the general population's trends.

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

Bellbowrie was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 13.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Bellbowrie, comprising 47.8% of people. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.2% of Bellbowrie's population versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (31.2%), Australian (21.0%), and Scottish (9.3%). Notably, South African ethnicity is overrepresented at 1.9%, compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Russian ethnicity is also overrepresented at 0.7% versus 0.3%, as is French ethnicity at 0.8% versus 0.5%.

Bellbowrie's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bellbowrie's median age is 42 years, which is significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and considerably older than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Bellbowrie at 14.3%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.2%. Post-2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.6% to 7.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.4% to 15.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 7.9% to 5.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 14.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bellbowrie's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 170%, adding 213 residents to reach 339. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 66% of the population growth. However, population declines are anticipated for the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts.