Bellbowrie, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bellbowrie QLD is 5,495 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bellbowrie is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Bellbowrie is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Bellbowrie has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Bellbowrie has a population density of 951 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bellbowrie is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellbowrie is $1,950.

Population

5,495

Census 2021

Median income

$883/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$440/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

42years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Bellbowrie Population

5,495 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bellbowrie Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$883/wk

$45,916 per year

Ranked 2,336 of 14,663

Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

Ranked 1,252 of 14,663

Median Age

42years

4 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bellbowrie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (2,690) Female 51.1% (2,808)

Population Density

951

people per km²

5,495 people · 5.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,549

Family income/wk

Bellbowrie Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Bellbowrie Housing Tenure

Of the 1,853 occupied private dwellings in Bellbowrie at the 2021 Census, 13.3% were rented, 33.5% owned outright and 51.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

0.9% 17 dwellings

Owned outright

33.5% 621 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

51.9% 961 dwellings

Rented

13.3% 246 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

0.8% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

8.5%

South Africa

4.3%

New Zealand

3.0%

India

2.1%

Scotland

0.9%

United States of America

0.9%

Zimbabwe

0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Bellbowrie Religion

No religion

44.7%

Catholic

16.2%

Anglican

11.9%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Not stated

3.6%

Baptist

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Bellbowrie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

78.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin

1.1%

Afrikaans

1.0%

Spanish

1.0%

Sinhalese

0.8%

French

0.6%

German

0.5%

Korean

0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Bellbowrie Employment

Employed full-time

41.2% 1,651 people

Employed part-time

21.5% 862 people

Unemployed

3.3% 132 people

Not in labour force

34.1% 1,366 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Bellbowrie Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.7%

Certificate III/IV

20.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

16.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bellbowrie Occupation

Professionals

40.2%

Managers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.4%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Labourers

3.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bellbowrie Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.0%

Engineering

15.0%

Health

13.8%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Education

10.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.3%

Information Technology

5.5%

Architecture & Building

4.5%

Creative Arts

4.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Bellbowrie Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bellbowrie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Bellbowrie Marital Status

Married

58.4% 2,575

Separated

2.8% 123

Divorced

6.8% 299

Widowed

3.4% 152

Never married

28.6% 1,260

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Bellbowrie Ancestry

English

44.7%

Australian

30.1%

Scottish

13.4%

Irish

12.9%

German

6.5%

Indian

2.9%

South African

2.8%

Chinese

2.7%

Italian

2.2%

Dutch

2.2%

French

1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Bellbowrie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.7%

Secondary — Government

27.4%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

7.8%

Pre-school

7.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

Primary — Catholic

3.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bellbowrie Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance

94.2%

Has need for assistance

4.0%

Need for assistance not stated

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bellbowrie Volunteering

Volunteer

18.4% 793

Not a volunteer

81.6% 3,520

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Bellbowrie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

2.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bellbowrie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.2%

Did not go to work

19.5%

Bus

5.9%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Walked only

1.3%

Other

0.6%

Truck

0.5%

Train

0.2%

Bicycle

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bellbowrie Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.9%

1 vehicle

28.6%

2 vehicles

44.6%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bellbowrie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.2%

2 bedrooms

1.0%

3 bedrooms

23.4%

4 bedrooms

59.3%

5 bedrooms

13.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bellbowrie Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

36.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Bellbowrie Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Bellbowrie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

475

Asthma

198

Arthritis

139

Diabetes

131

Heart disease

129

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bellbowrie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Bellbowrie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.7%

Couple — no children

23.6%

Couple — no children under 15

21.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Bellbowrie Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 20

Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 15

Previously served

4.0% 174

Never served

95.2% 4,119

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Bellbowrie Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 540

Did not provide

87.5% 3,767

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bellbowrie Children Ever Born

No children

27.7%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

34.9%

3 children

17.9%

4 children

5.6%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Bellbowrie When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

145

1981–1990

211

1991–2000

240

2001–2010

660

2011–2015

272

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Bellbowrie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bellbowrie Household Size

1 person

13.2%

2 persons

33.2%

3 persons

19.9%

4 persons

21.2%

5 persons

8.5%

6+ persons

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Bellbowrie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,838

Moved from QLD

285

Moved — same area (SA2)

149

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bellbowrie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

9.0%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bellbowrie Schools

schools nearby

government

1114

avg ICSEA score

1,087

total students

Pullenvale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 389 students

1128

ICSEA

Moggill State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 698 students

1099

ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bellbowrie Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,358/wk

Median rent $440/wk

Rent to income 18.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bellbowrie against your income

Your weekly income

About $10,218 a month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,918/wk

Rent share 18.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk $280/wk less rent

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk $262/wk less rent

Wulguru

Income: $747/wk Rent: $290/wk $150/wk less rent

Edge Hill

Income: $942/wk Rent: $310/wk $130/wk less rent

East Mackay

Income: $916/wk Rent: $320/wk $120/wk less rent

West Mackay

Income: $838/wk Rent: $320/wk $120/wk less rent

Innes Park

Income: $726/wk Rent: $335/wk $105/wk less rent

Torrington (Qld)

Income: $922/wk Rent: $343/wk $97/wk less rent

Bellbowrie vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bellbowrie is $883 a week, 18% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 375th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $120 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 42, the same age as in the typical QLD suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Bellbowrie	Typical QLD	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$883/wk	$747/wk	+18%	$766/wk
Household income	$2,358/wk	$1,593/wk	+48%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$440/wk	$320/wk	+38%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,950/mo	$1,625/mo	+20%	$1,733/mo
Median age	42	42	0 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	18.7%	20.4%	−1.8 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Suburbs near Bellbowrie

The closest suburb to Bellbowrie is Riverhills, 2.6 km away.

Riverhills

2.6 km away · income $974/wk · rent $410/wk

Moggill

2.8 km away · income $1,003/wk · rent $460/wk

Anstead

2.8 km away · income $1,074/wk · rent $490/wk

Westlake

3.2 km away · income $1,007/wk · rent $550/wk

Middle Park (Qld)

3.8 km away · income $864/wk · rent $450/wk

Barellan Point

4.2 km away · income $909/wk · rent $398/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellbowrie

What is the population of Bellbowrie QLD?

The population of Bellbowrie QLD is 5,495 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 951 people per km². Bellbowrie is ranked #1,438 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bellbowrie?

The median personal income in Bellbowrie QLD is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year. The median household income is $2,358 per week. Family income is $2,549 per week. Bellbowrie is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bellbowrie?

Median rent in Bellbowrie QLD is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bellbowrie ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bellbowrie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellbowrie QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bellbowrie?

The median age in Bellbowrie QLD is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bellbowrie a good suburb to live in?

Bellbowrie is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,495. The median income is $883/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30215. All dollar figures in AUD.