Bellbowrie - Moggill

This is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 22.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 40, and while the population has grown by 17% since 2011, it remains a place where the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is lower than in most other areas.

The community has a strong international connection, with 33.8% of people born overseas, which is far above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 83.4% of residents. While those using another language at home rose to 14.7% since 2011, the number of people who speak little or no English remains low at 1.2%.

A significant shift has occurred here, with those reporting no religion rising by 19 points since 2011 to reach 43.3%, which is well above the national figure.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 38.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 77.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household wealth is very high; 34.9% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, far exceeding the national figure. The typical family income of $2,588 is well above the Queensland average.

The community generally enjoys good health, with only 3.8% of people needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than in most other areas.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 34.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, among the highest at this level. There is also a strong history of service, as 4.7% of residents served in the Defence Force.

While the First Nations population is small, those present are far more likely to have completed Year 12 and earn a much higher personal income compared to the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and very few people—just 13.6%—live alone.

The landscape is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.6% of dwellings being detached and 96.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, with only 14.5% of households in rentals.

Cars are essential here, as only 1.7% of homes have no vehicle. Working from home has become much more common, rising from 5.6% in 2011 to 24.3% in 2021.

The area is relatively stable, though nearly 40% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas fell significantly from 22.5% in 2011 to 8.4%.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, and 60% are employed full-time. Many work in professional roles, particularly in health, education and technical fields.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by a combination of high job skills and strong access to resources.

The local environment is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,046mm, and it experiences higher typical minimum temperatures than most other areas.

While 94.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable for other needs. Access to health services is far below the state average, with only 25.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.