Bellbowrie (Qld)

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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new address verifications by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Bellbowrie has an estimated population of approximately 5,702 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 207 people (3.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,495 residents. The calculation originates from an estimated resident count of 5,688 determined by Districts utilizing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 10 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 986 persons per square kilometer, which is consistent with the standard averages recorded by Districts. The post-census expansion rate of 3.8% in the suburb of Bellbowrie trails the wider SA3 area (5.5%) by 1.7 percentage points, showing solid regional competitiveness. Natural increase was the primary catalyst for growth, accounts for roughly 50.0% of the recent population gains.

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Bellbowrie has a highly qualified labor force, with a strong contingent working in professional services, and an unemployment rate of just 3.4% according to Districts regional data. As of March 2026, there are 2,975 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 0.9% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while the participation rate is slightly below average (65.5% relative to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records show that a high proportion of employed residents (28.3%) worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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Based on the most recent postcode-level ATO data released by Districts for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Bellbowrie earn a median income of $58,974 and an average income of $74,302. These figures exceed national benchmarks and compare to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $65,673 (median) and $82,743 (average). Data from the 2021 Census places local household incomes in the top tier nationally at the 86th percentile ($2,358 weekly). The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 31.5% of households (1,796 people), which matches the wider region where this segment comprises . High-income households are also prominent, with earning more than weekly, pointing to substantial financial capacity. Discretionary income remains high, with households retaining of their earnings after housing costs, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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Residential housing in Bellbowrie at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.2% detached houses and 2.8% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Brisbane where houses made up 73.5% and alternative structures comprised 26.5%. Homeownership rates in the suburb were much higher than the metropolitan average at 34.1%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (52.3%) or occupied by tenants (13.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 stood above the metropolitan average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $440, compared to Brisbane's metro figures of $1,863 and $380. On a national level, mortgage costs in Bellbowrie exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also notably higher than the national average of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 85.7%, consisting of couples with children at 44.1%, couples without children at 29.4%, and single-parent homes at 11.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.3%, with single-person households representing 13.2% and group houses making up 0.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The level of formal education in Bellbowrie is considerably higher than regional averages, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 24.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (17.2%).

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Public transport connectivity includes 13 operational transit stops within Bellbowrie, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, which combine to support 1,105 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 354 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 85% of commuters, and bus transit used by 8%. Households average 1.7 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan standard. A notable 28.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be linked to pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators demonstrate positive trends across Bellbowrie, based on Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older residents experiencing low rates of common health conditions, and private health insurance membership is exceptionally high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~3,229 people).

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Bellbowrie shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable local property markets, with 13.7% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 34.4% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 47.8% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation relative to the metropolitan area is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 42 years, Bellbowrie is older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 as well as the Australian median of 38. The 45 - 54 age group is heavily represented locally at 16.1% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 6.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.4% to 15.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.6% to 7.4%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 7.9% to 6.0%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from to . Demographic projections suggest the age structure of the suburb of Bellbowrie will shift considerably by . The + cohort is expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to total . This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of the projected population growth, while declines are forecast for the to and to brackets.

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Bellbowrie currently has an estimated 245 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 171 children aged 0-2 and 114 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 202 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 684. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.