Bellmere

Bellmere lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Bellmere is around 7,555, reflecting a 14.7% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,588. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 7,214, based on examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 74 validated new addresses since the Census date. Bellmere's population density is approximately 293 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, primarily driven by interstate migration contributing about 60% of overall population gains. For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for age cohorts.

By 2041, Bellmere is forecast to grow by 3,229 persons, reflecting a total increase of 42.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bellmere among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bellmere had around 35 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 177 homes. In FY26 so far, there have been 38 approvals. The average population increase per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 was 5.7 people. This high demand and low supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition, with new dwellings valued at an average of $361,000.

Commercial development activity is minimal this financial year, with approvals totalling $312,000. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellmere's building activity is 61.0% lower per person. This constrained supply usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. New building activity consists of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character.

With around 227 people per dwelling approval, Bellmere indicates a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bellmere is projected to gain 3,179 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Bellmere has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Coles Caboolture West (Lilywood Town Centre), Bellmere Shopping Centre Expansion, Westbrook Estate, and QYAC Sports Complex. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Bellmere shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Bellmere has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% and employment growth of 9.4% over the past year. As of September 2025, 3,454 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Bellmere lags at 64.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Only 8.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has particularly strong representation with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 9.4%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, resulting in a 2.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.8% and a 0.5 percentage point reduction in unemployment over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Bellmere's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Bellmere's current employment mix.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Bellmere is $50,180 and average income is $57,490. This is below Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median income in Bellmere as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,153 and average income would be around $63,187. Census 2021 data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Bellmere rank modestly, between the 26th and 32nd percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 35.9% of Bellmere's population (2,712 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Bellmere, with only 81.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 28th percentile.

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

Bellmere's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellmere was at 25.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.1% and rented ones at 39.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,560, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Bellmere was $360, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Bellmere's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 78.6% of all households, including 31.6% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 20.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Bellmere fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 11.6%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 33.6%. Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.1% in primary, 9.4% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

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

Bellmere has 16 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that collectively facilitate 218 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 333 meters from the nearest stop. Most Bellmere residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 91% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 31 trips per day, translating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bellmere is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Bellmere faces significant health challenges, as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of Bellmere's total population (~3,775 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affect 10.7% of residents, while arthritis impacts 8.8%. Conversely, 64.1% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age population health is notably challenging due to high chronic condition rates. Bellmere has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,412 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, generally in line with national rankings.

Bellmere ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellmere's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.3% of its population being citizens, 81.6% born in Australia, and 92.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Bellmere, comprising 44.2% of people. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.0%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (7.4%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.3% in Bellmere versus 1.0% regionally, as were Samoans at 1.3% compared to 0.9%, and Maori at 1.3% versus 1.1%.

Bellmere hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Bellmere has a median age of 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellmere has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population of those aged 75-84 has increased from 4.8% to 7.3%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 16.8% to 15.5%. By the year 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Bellmere, with the 75-84 age group projected to grow by 109%, adding 602 residents and reaching a total of 1,154.