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Bellbowrie

6 km²

High levels of education and income set Bellbowrie apart from the rest of the state. It is a prosperous residential area where a third of adults hold a university degree and many households earn well above the national figure. The community is largely made up of families living in large, detached homes, with a typical resident aged 42. This affluent character is reflected in the housing, where most people own their homes and few rely on rentals.

Bellbowrie's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 42. Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Bellbowrie has a very high proportion of people born overseas at 33.9%, which is far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. English is the primary language for 84.8% of residents.

A high number of residents report no religion at 45.3%, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is also common at 45.8%.

Education levels are among the highest for the area, with 37.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. This high level of qualification is also seen in the 75.5% of residents who completed Year 12.

The area is much wealthier than most, with a typical family income of $2,549 a week, which is well above the state average. Nearly 35% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health statistics are around the middle for its level, with 27.8% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.4% of people providing this care. Volunteering is also well above the national average at 18.0%.

First Nations residents in Bellbowrie have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average and a personal income that is well above the national figure.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Very few people live alone compared to the state average, as 64.3% of homes are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 98.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of Queensland, with only 13.3% of households renting.

Working from home is very common at 24.2%, far above the state average. While most people use cars, the area has a higher rate of public transport commuting than most similar places.

About 35.5% of residents moved house in the last five years. This is well below the state and national figures, suggesting a more stable population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. The local workforce is led by professionals in health care, social assistance, and education.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, though fewer are within walking distance of groceries or schools compared to the state average.

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