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Bellbowrie has an estimated 5,694 residents, up from 5,495 at the 2021 Census — a change of 199 people, or 3.6%. That puts 985 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Bellbowrie, the population stands at approximately 5,694 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS statistics and post-Census address validations. This indicates a net gain of 199 people (3.6%) above the 5,495 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this estimate by evaluating the ABS ERP figures from June 2025 (which established a benchmark of 5,683 residents) alongside 10 validated new addresses logged since the census period. The suburb of Bellbowrie maintains a population density of 985 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch coverage regions.
Furthermore, the 3.6% population rise since the census trails the wider SA3 area (5.5%) by only 1.9 percentage points, highlighting steady growth characteristics, with natural increases accounting for roughly 50.0% of all recent population expansion. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as their base period. For post-2032 horizons or SA2 localities omitted from that release, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 (using 2021 inputs) are applied. Because these state forecasts lack demographic age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions via proportional adjustments derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Over the 16 years running to 2041, aggregated SA2 modeling indicates the suburb of Bellbowrie will add 282 persons, representing an overall expansion of 4.8% and tracking marginally beneath the national median trajectory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Bellbowrie over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical modeling of ABS building consent data by AreaSearch reveals that Bellbowrie registers approximately 12 new residential approvals per year. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), building activity totaled around 64 homes, with 6 sanctioned during FY-25 to date. New residential supply has matched or exceeded incoming requirements, as evidenced by an average influx of just 0.6 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Furthermore, newly sanctioned homes carry an average estimated construction value of $652,000, signaling that residential developers are concentrating on upper-tier projects.
Per capita residential construction in Bellbowrie is roughly half that of Greater Brisbane, placing the locality within the 20th percentile across Australia. This lower volume points to market maturity along with potential building constraints, channeling buyer focus toward the established residential market. Approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density suburban profile and family orientation. An established residential environment is further evidenced by a ratio of approximately 709 people per dwelling approval. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, Bellbowrie is slated to expand by 271 residents by 2041. Given ongoing construction trends, upcoming residential supply is positioned to satisfy accommodation requirements comfortably, providing favorable purchasing conditions and accommodating potential population growth beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 37 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bellbowrie, worth an estimated $2.39 billion. 4 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, business parks & technology hubs and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, capital works, and town planning initiatives exert a significant influence on property market dynamics. Across the catchment, AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure works anticipated to impact the immediate area. Notable regional projects include the Warrego Highway - Mount Crosby Road Interchange Upgrade, Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, South Queensland Correctional Facilities Expansion, and the Wacol Logistics Hub.
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Bundamba Industrial Precinct Upgrade
Ongoing infrastructure upgrades supporting the Bundamba industrial precinct, including road improvements, water and sewer servicing, telecommunications and stormwater infrastructure to improve industrial land capacity and freight access. Public information indicates surrounding utility and transport works continue across the Bundamba and Swanbank industrial corridor.
Citiswich Business Park
Queensland's largest industrial development, Citiswich Business Park is a 350-hectare master-planned estate at Bundamba in the logistics hub of Brisbane's south-western corridor. Developed by Walker Corporation, the estate provides serviced industrial land and facilities for logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and wholesale retail. Active staged expansion continues with Stage 6 sub-stages (6C1, 6C2, 6D) and Stage 7 (67.3 ha footprint north of Warrego Highway at Riverview) underway, alongside the $45 million SmartStores workstore development under construction at 183 Hume Drive.
Australia Post Parcel Facility
Australia Post's Brisbane Parcel Facility in Redbank is the largest parcel processing and delivery centre in the southern hemisphere, featuring cutting-edge technology including robotic arms, automated guided vehicles, and an automated parcel picker. It covers 50,000 sq m, can process up to 700,000 parcels per day at peak, and employs 500 staff.
Goodna Central Mixed Use Development
Master planning of a $90 million mixed use development to provide the New Town Centre for the CBD of Goodna. Over 2 hectares of land will be converted into a vibrant Community Hub featuring Education and Training Facilities, Medical services, Child Care, Retail, and Affordable housing.
Bundamba Telecommunications Tower Upgrade
5G telecommunications infrastructure upgrade including new tower installation and enhanced network capacity to improve mobile and internet connectivity for Bundamba residents and businesses. $1.8 million investment.
Bundamba Heritage Precinct Restoration
Restoration and preservation of historic Bundamba colliery buildings and mining heritage structures. Includes interpretation centre, heritage trails, and community education programs. $5.6 million heritage project.
Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road)
A $1.7 million project by Brisbane City Council to upgrade the intersection of Eumong Street and Riverhills Road to combat congestion and reduce travel times.
Bundamba Sports Complex Lighting Upgrade
LED lighting upgrade for Bundamba Sports Complex including new energy-efficient field lighting, pathway illumination, and improved security lighting. $2.3 million project completed in 2024.
2,963 residents of Bellbowrie are employed, from a labour force of 3,070. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,305, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Bellbowrie features a highly educated resident workforce with substantial concentration in professional fields and a low unemployment rate of 3.5%, according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,963, while local unemployment sat 0.8% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labor market participation registered at 65.2%, trailing Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Additionally, Census records indicated that 28.3% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by pandemic lockdown conditions. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
Bellbowrie shows an exceptional concentration in education & training, where local representation is 1.6 times the broader metropolitan level. In contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing only 7.2% of the local workforce compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. A comparison between the resident labor pool and local working numbers highlights that this primarily residential district provides limited employment within its own borders. Over the 12 months leading to March 2026, AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that the local labor pool shrank by 3.0% while working numbers fell by 3.8%, lifting the jobless rate by 0.8 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, employment expanded by 3.2%, the labor force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 point to an overall expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these sectoral growth rates against Bellbowrie's specific employment distribution suggests local workforce growth of 6.9% across five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting calculations independent of local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bellbowrie is $2,358 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $883 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,974 a year against an average of $74,302. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO tax data for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Bellbowrie recorded a median income of $58,974 and an average of $74,302, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) as well as the national standard. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 sit at approximately $65,673 for median earnings and $82,743 for average earnings. Census data from 2021 shows weekly household incomes placed at the 86th percentile ($2,358 weekly).
Earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest category, encompassing 31.5% of residents (1,793 people) compared to 33.3% across the wider region. Furthermore, 37.0% of earners receive more than $3,000 weekly, and households retain 87.5% of their income after meeting shelter expenses, situating the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income advantages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bellbowrie had 1,853 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Single-family detached houses accounted for 97.2% of residential stock in Bellbowrie at the recent Census, with semi-detached structures, units, and alternative forms making up the remaining 2.8%, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's split of 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 34.1%, well above the Brisbane metro proportion, while mortgaged properties accounted for 52.3% and rental dwellings represented 13.6%. Monthly mortgage payments averaged a median of $1,950, above the Brisbane metro mark of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. Weekly rents showed a median of $440, noticeably higher than the Brisbane metro figure of $380 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bellbowrie counted 1,853 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 85.7% of all residences, consisting of couples with offspring (44.1%), childless couples (29.4%), and single-parent households (11.7%). The remaining 14.3% of properties are non-family arrangements, encompassing solo occupants (13.2%) and shared households (0.9%). Typical household occupancy is 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.1% of adults in Bellbowrie hold a university qualification, including 24.0% with a bachelor degree and 11.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Qualifications among residents aged 15+ in Bellbowrie are substantial, with 39.1% holding higher education degrees compared to 25.7% across QLD. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 24.0%, while postgraduate degrees account for 11.0% and graduate diplomas represent 4.1%. Vocational qualifications are held by 30.3% of residents aged 15+, comprising certificate courses (17.2%) and advanced diplomas (13.1%). A significant 32.1% of the local population participates in formal study. Specifically, 10.3% attend secondary schools, 10.2% are enrolled in primary education, and 7.1% attend tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bellbowrie means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.0% of residents in Bellbowrie report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments across Bellbowrie reveal favorable outcomes, characterized by low mortality and low incidence rates of chronic illness across both younger and older demographics. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is notably widespread, covering approximately 57% of residents (~3,225 people). Mental health conditions (affecting 7.8% of the community) and asthma (7.2%) represent the most prevalent diagnoses, while 71.0% of locals report having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 69.2% rate for Greater Brisbane. Overall health metrics among residents under 65 are particularly favorable. Senior residents aged 65 and over number 1,059 people, comprising 18.6% of the population compared to 15.0% regionally, and their health measures align well with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.4% of Bellbowrie residents were born overseas and 13.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (21.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bellbowrie exceeds typical suburban benchmarks, with 34.4% of the population born outside Australia and 13.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 47.8% of residents. Judaism shows the most significant relative local concentration, representing 0.2% of the local community compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, the leading heritage groups are English (31.2%), Australian (21.0%), and Scottish (9.3%). Other backgrounds showing above-average representation relative to regional averages include South Australian ancestry at 1.9% (versus 0.6% across the wider region), French at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Russian at 0.7% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bellbowrie is 42. 22.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Bellbowrie displays an age distribution broadly consistent with Greater Brisbane, with no individual cohort deviating by more than 12.4 percentage points from the regional baseline. The median age is an estimated 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and exceeding the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census median of 36 by 6 years. The share of residents aged 25 - 44 has shifted from 20.7% at the Census to an estimated 18.2%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 65+ demographic will see the greatest numerical increase, growing by 425 individuals (40%) to reach 1,484, while younger cohorts, including children and young adults along with those aged 25 - 44, are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bellbowrie
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,495 at the 2021 Census → 5,694 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30215). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.