Bellbowrie (postcode 4070) is a medium-sized suburb in Queensland within the Brisbane local government area. It is home to about 5,495 residents, with an established demographic and a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $123K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.6% year-on-year at the LGA level. QLD employment has moved +0.9% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. QLD also had 32 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 12 underway, and 50 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and education. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.
The median house price in Bellbowrie is $985,000, having risen solidly by 8.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $685,000 (+14.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $685. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.
Public transport access includes 13 bus stops. The crime rate in the Brisbane LGA is moderate at 6,340 incidents per 100,000 population.
Looking at the investment signals, Bellbowrie shows a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($985K/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +8.2% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.6% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.