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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Bellbowrie's estimated population is around 5,701, reflecting a 3.7% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,495 people. This growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 5,638 in June 2024 and five additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 986 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Bellbowrie has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed around 50.0% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Bellbowrie expected to expand by 347 persons to reach around 6,048 by 2041, reflecting an 8.0% total increase over 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Bellbowrie, approximately 9 residential properties have been granted approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 48 homes between FY-21 and FY-25. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded.

On average, 4 new residents per year are associated with every home built during this period. This demand exceeds new supply, potentially leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new homes is $516,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellbowrie has approximately half the construction activity per person.

Nationally, it ranks in the 16th 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 in Bellbowrie consists of detached dwellings, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The area has approximately 960 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections estimate Bellbowrie will add 458 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

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

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, there are 3,116 residents employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.6% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 67.3%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, the area has a strong specialization in education & training, 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%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.5%, with employment decreasing by 3.4%, and unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8% and labour force expand by 3.3%, while unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellbowrie's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider 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. This is above the national average and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates are approximately $64,818 (median) and $81,665 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 86th percentile with a weekly income of $2,358. Distribution data shows that 31.5% of residents (1,795 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with the broader area where this cohort represents 33.3%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 37.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Bellbowrie's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 stood 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 Brisbane metro's $500 but lower than the national average of $578. Nationally, Bellbowrie's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,069 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bellbowrie features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-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 14.3%, with lone person households at 13.2% and group households making up 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 is notably higher than Queensland's average. Among residents aged 15+, 39.1% have university qualifications, compared to the state's 25.7%. This includes 24.0% with bachelor degrees and 11.0% with postgraduate qualifications. Vocational credentials are also prevalent in Bellbowrie, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including 13.1% with advanced diplomas and 17.2% with certificates.

Educational participation is high, with 32.1% 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. These are bus stops only. Two routes service these stops, providing a total of 1,105 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is good, with residents typically living 354 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 157 trips per day across all routes, which equals 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 better-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older residents. Common health conditions have low prevalence in this area.

Approximately 57% (~3,229 people) of Bellbowrie's total population has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.1%. Mental health issues affect 7.8% of Bellbowrie residents, while asthma impacts 7.2%. Around 71.0% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 73.1%. As of the latest data (2021), approximately 18.3% (~1,043 people) of Bellbowrie's population is aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors in Bellbowrie are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 13.7% speaking languages other than English at home and 34.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.8%. Judaism's representation was notably higher at 0.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.3%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (31.2%), Australian (21.0%), and Scottish (9.3%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South African residents made up 1.9% in Bellbowrie, higher than the regional average of 2.0%, Russian residents comprised 0.7%, compared to 0.4% regionally, and French residents were at 0.8%, slightly above the regional average of 0.7%.

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 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Bellbowrie at 16.1%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.7%. Following the census conducted on August 9, 2021, the population distribution by age has changed as follows: the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.6% to 7.3%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.4% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 7.9% to 5.7%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 14.9% to 13.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Bellbowrie's age profile will evolve significantly by the year 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 196%, adding 223 residents to reach a total of 338. This demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 65% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 age group and the 25 to 34 age group.