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

As of Nov 2025, Bellbowrie's population is estimated at around 5,785, reflecting an increase of 290 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,495. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 5,735 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of five new addresses since the Census date. The estimated population density ratio is 1,000 persons per square kilometer, relatively in line with averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bellbowrie has demonstrated a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's data released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year for each SA2 area.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, expecting Bellbowrie to expand by 349 persons to reach around 6,134 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 6.5% 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 around 11 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 55 homes. So far in FY26, 2 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of approximately 3.5 new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25. The demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost value of $516,000. In terms of commercial development, Bellbowrie has recorded $24.8 million in approvals this financial year, indicating balanced activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellbowrie shows approximately 63% of the construction activity per person and places among the 35th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. This is lower than national levels, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

All new construction has been comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining Bellbowrie's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. The area has approximately 480 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established location. Future projections estimate Bellbowrie to add 376 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Assuming current development patterns continue, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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 alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 0 projects that are anticipated 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 outlining those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bellbowrie demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Bellbowrie has a well-educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

In June 2025, 3163 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation was 67.3%, comparable to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for Bellbowrie residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented at 7.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over June 2024 to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.3%, and employment fell by 1.5%, increasing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and a fall in unemployment by 0.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellbowrie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bellbowrie's median income among taxpayers was $58,974 with an average of $74,302. This is higher than the national average and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,224 and average $84,697. According to the 2021 Census, Bellbowrie's household incomes rank at the 86th percentile with a weekly income of $2,358. Distribution data shows that 31.5% of residents (1,822 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, aligning with the broader area where this cohort represents 33.3%. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated by 37.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Bellbowrie's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 95.2% houses and 4.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellbowrie was at 34.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.3% and rented ones at 13.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,311. Median weekly rent in Bellbowrie was $440, higher than the national average of $375 but lower than Brisbane metro's $500. Nationally, Bellbowrie's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 14.3%, with lone person households at 13.2% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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 state averages. 39.1% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to QLD's 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (17.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (10.3%), primary education (10.2%), and tertiary education (7.1%). Schools are located outside Bellbowrie's immediate boundaries, requiring students to attend schools in neighboring areas.

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, all of which are bus stops. There are two routes serving these stops, together offering 1,105 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 354 meters, indicating good accessibility.

On average, there are 157 trips per day across both routes, equating to approximately 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bellbowrie is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Bellbowrie shows healthier-than-average results with both younger and older age groups having low rates of common health issues. Around 57% (~3,276 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 72.0%.

Mental health issues affect 7.8% and asthma impacts 7.2%, while 71.0% report no medical ailments. This compares to 73.1% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 18.2% (1,052 people) aged 65 and over, with seniors performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Bellbowrie 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, as of the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 13.7% of its population spoke a language other than English at home, while 34.4% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 47.8% of people identifying as such.

However, Judaism, at 0.2%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.3%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.2%), Australian (21.0%), and Scottish (9.3%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African (1.9% vs regional 2.0%), Russian (0.7% vs 0.4%), and French (0.8% vs 0.7%) were relatively more common in Bellbowrie than in the broader region.

Bellbowrie hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Bellbowrie's median age is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, Bellbowrie has a notably over-represented cohort of individuals aged 45-54 (16.1%) and an under-represented group of those aged 25-34 (5.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 increased from 5.6% to 7.3%, while the cohort aged 15 to 24 rose from 13.4% to 15.0%. Conversely, the group aged 25 to 34 decreased from 7.9% to 5.7%, and those aged 5 to 14 dropped from 14.9% to 13.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Bellbowrie's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest growth projected for the 85+ cohort (193%), adding 223 residents to reach 339. The population aged 65 and older is expected to represent 67% of this growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for those aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 years old.