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

Bellmere's population is estimated at 7,364 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 776 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 6,588 in Bellmere. This growth represents an 11.8% increase from the previous census figure. AreaSearch estimated the resident population at 7,269 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025), and added an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date to arrive at this number. This results in a population density ratio of 285 persons per square kilometer. Bellmere's growth rate exceeded both national (9.3%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region.

Interstate migration contributed approximately 60% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends forecast a significant increase, with Bellmere expected to grow by 2,763 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 36.2% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Bellmere among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Bellmere experienced approximately 35 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25. This totals an estimated 176 homes. In FY26 so far, 59 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per year due to new dwellings in this period was 3.8 people.

Demand significantly exceeded supply during this time, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings were developed at an average expected construction cost of $361,000. In FY26, commercial approvals amounted to $312,000, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Brisbane, where Bellmere recorded 60.0% lower building activity per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings in the area.

New building activity showed 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining Bellmere's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 223 people per dwelling approval, Bellmere shows a developing market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate forecasts Bellmere will gain 2,668 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects that could affect the 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 likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Bellmere recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Bellmere has a balanced workforce consisting of white and blue collar employees. The construction sector is notably prominent. In the past year, ending December 2025, unemployment was at 5.6% with an estimated employment growth of 2.5%.

As of December 2025, there were 3,143 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is 1.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Bellmere was 58.6%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, only 8.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share of 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 appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, while labour force grew by 2.4%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellmere's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 income in Bellmere is below the national average. The median income is $50,180 and the average income stands at $57,490. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Bellmere would be approximately $55,880 (median) and $64,021 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Bellmere rank modestly, between the 26th and 32nd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 35.9% of the community (2,643 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort also 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 structures, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellmere stood at 25.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.1% and rented ones at 39.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,560, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent 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, while 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 comprise 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 account for 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, 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 the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (33.6%). Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

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

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

The Bellmere public transport analysis indicates 16 active stops, all buses, serving the area. Two routes operate collectively offering 218 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents located an average of 333 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commute outward; cars remain dominant at 91%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.6, above regional averages. Only 8.4% work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 31 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per 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 indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 50% (~3,680 people) of Bellmere's total population has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Bellmere, affecting 10.7% and 8.8% of residents respectively. However, 64.1% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Bellmere has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (17.5%, or 1,288 people) than Greater Brisbane (15.1%). While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they are broadly in line with national rankings for the general population. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates.

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 Australian citizens and 81.6% born in Australia. English is the language spoken exclusively at home by 92.9% of Bellmere residents. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 44.2% of people in Bellmere.

However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.1% of Bellmere's population identifying as Jewish. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.0%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (7.4%). Notably, New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.3%, Samoans at 1.3%, and Maori at 1.3% compared to regional percentages of 1.0%, 0.9%, and 1.1% respectively.

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

Bellmere's median age is 34, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 36 and Australia's 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bellmere has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.7%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.8% to 6.7% of Bellmere's population, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 16.8% to 15.2%. By 2041, projections show significant demographic shifts in Bellmere. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 101%, adding 497 residents to reach a total of 991. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is projected to grow by 8%, with an increase of 40 people.