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 was estimated at 5,702 as of May 2026, based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validation. This reflects a growth of 207 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,495. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,688 residents in June 2025, along with 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 986 persons per square kilometer. Bellbowrie's growth rate of 3.8% since census is competitive compared to its SA3 area's growth of 5.5%. Natural growth contributed approximately 50.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Bellbowrie expected to expand by 307 persons to reach 6,009 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 5.1% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Bellbowrie is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Bellbowrie shows around 9 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 49 homes. In FY-26 so far, 7 approvals have been recorded.

Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice. The average value of new homes being built is $516,000, indicating focus on the premium market and high-end developments. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellbowrie shows approximately 56% of construction activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 19th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes.

This reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. All new construction has been comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. Bellbowrie has approximately 864 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Future projections show Bellbowrie adding 293 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

No infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning (2018), Warrego Highway - Mount Crosby Road Interchange Upgrade (2020-2023), Wacol Logistics Hub (proposed 2025), and South Queensland Correctional Facilities Expansion (announced 2021).

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The employment environment in Bellbowrie shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Bellbowrie has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 2,991 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Bellbowrie is somewhat lower at 65.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Census responses indicate that 28.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Bellbowrie shows a particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 7.2% of Bellbowrie's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.8%, combined with employment decreasing by 3.9%, while unemployment remained essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Bellbowrie. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying 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, though it is important to note that 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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Bellbowrie's median income among taxpayers was $58,974, with an average of $74,302. Both figures were above Greater Brisbane's median ($58,236) and average ($72,799). As of March 2026, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% are approximately $65,673 (median) and $82,743 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Bellbowrie's household incomes rank at the 86th percentile ($2,358 weekly). Distribution data shows that 31.5% of residents (1,796 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 37.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income. 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to 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, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent in Bellbowrie was $440, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Bellbowrie's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $440 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 13.2% and group households comprising 0.9% of the total. 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 exceeds Queensland's averages significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 39.1% possess university qualifications compared to the state's 25.7%. This high level of educational achievement positions Bellbowrie favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 13.1% and certificates for 17.2%. Educational participation is notably high in Bellbowrie, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in secondary education, 10.2% in primary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bellbowrie has 13 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes in total providing 1,105 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 354 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 85%, while bus accounts for 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 28.3% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 157 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 per 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 prevalent at approximately 57% (~3229 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 7.8 and 7.2% of residents respectively. Notably, 71.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population displays better-than-average health outcomes. Bellbowrie has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.0% (1083 people), exceeding Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, mirroring the general population.

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's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 13.7% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016. Born overseas, 34.4% of Bellbowrie residents were recorded in the same year. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.8%.

Judaism's representation stood at 0.2%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, English topped the list with 31.2%, followed by Australian at 21.0% and Scottish at 9.3%. Notably, South Australian (1.9%), Russian (0.7%) and French (0.8%) ethnic groups were more represented in Bellbowrie compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 0.3% and 0.5% respectively.

Bellbowrie's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bellbowrie's median age is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented at 16.1% locally compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 6.0%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 13.4% to 15.7%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.6% to 7.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 7.9% to 6.0%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bellbowrie's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 148%, adding 211 residents to reach 354. Residents aged 65 and older represent 66% of anticipated growth, while population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts.