Bellbowrie
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bellbowrie, QLD 4070.
About Bellbowrie
Welcome to Bellbowrie
Bellbowrie sits on a bend of the Brisbane River in the city's western suburbs, about 20 kilometres from the CBD via Moggill Road and Centenary Highway. It's a leafy, low-density pocket bordered by bushland reserve and river frontage, sharing its riverside stretch with Moggill, Anstead, Barellan Point, Pinjarra Hills and Westlake.
The suburb has long appealed to families and tree-change buyers after space, quiet and a strong sense of community rather than inner-city bustle. With a population of 5,495 and a median age of 42, Bellbowrie has the feel of an established, settled neighbourhood where houses on generous blocks are the norm and daily life revolves around local sport, school and the outdoors.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Bellbowrie centres on its own small shopping village, local sporting clubs and the river itself, with residents making the most of walking tracks, parkland and a relaxed, family-first pace. It's not a suburb built around bars and restaurant strips; instead, the drawcard is space to breathe, with day-to-day dining and socialising typically split between the local shopping centre's cafes and takeaways and trips into nearby Kenmore or Indooroopilly for a wider selection.
Weekends tend to be shaped by junior sport, river activities and get-togethers at the local bowls and sporting clubs, which double as informal community hubs. For residents wanting a bigger night out, the short drive along Moggill Road opens up the established dining precincts of Brisbane's western suburbs.
Getting around
Bellbowrie is car-dependent, and most residents rely on Moggill Road and the Centenary Highway to reach the CBD, around 20 kilometres away, or to connect with the wider western suburbs. Regular bus services run along this corridor into the city and to nearby employment and retail hubs, making the commute manageable without a car for those near the main routes.
There's no rail line through Bellbowrie itself, so residents wanting train access typically drive to stations further along the Centenary corridor or into Indooroopilly. The trade-off for the longer commute is the quieter, river-edge setting that comes with living this far out along the Brisbane River.
Schools & families
Bellbowrie's demographic profile, a median age of 42 and a strong share of family households, reflects its popularity with people raising children in a quieter setting. Bellbowrie State School serves the local area, and families have a range of primary and secondary options across nearby Moggill, Kenmore and the broader Centenary suburbs corridor as children move through high school.
The suburb's large blocks, cul-de-sac streets and nearby parks make it a popular choice for families wanting room for kids and pets to roam, while still being within reach of Brisbane's western schooling precincts.
Parks & recreation
The Brisbane River frontage is central to Bellbowrie's appeal, offering walking and cycling paths, picnic spots and river views that are hard to find closer to the city. Bushland reserves surrounding the suburb, shared with neighbours like Anstead and Pinjarra Hills, provide further options for walking, birdwatching and simply enjoying the natural setting.
Local sporting facilities support a range of junior and senior competitions, and the combination of river, reserve and playing fields gives Bellbowrie an outdoor, active character that's a big part of why families settle here long-term.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Bellbowrie is overwhelmingly detached, with houses making up 90% of current listings against 10% land, underlining the suburb's identity as a low-density, house-and-land area rather than one geared towards units or townhouses. Blocks tend to be larger than the Brisbane average, and many homes have been extended or rebuilt over time to make the most of river or bushland outlooks.
Buyers will find a mix of original brick-and-tile homes from the suburb's earlier development alongside newer, larger builds, giving the market a range of entry points for those chasing space over proximity to the city centre.
The property market
Bellbowrie's median house price currently sits at $1.20 million, having grown 4.6% recently, a sign that the suburb's space and river-side lifestyle continue to draw sustained buyer interest despite its distance from the CBD. Median rent is $750 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants wanting the same family-friendly, low-density lifestyle without buying in.
With listings dominated by houses rather than land or units, Bellbowrie remains firmly a house-buyer's market, attracting upgraders and families from closer-in suburbs like Kenmore and Indooroopilly who are prepared to trade some commute time for a bigger block and a quieter, river-adjacent setting.
Market snapshot
Bellbowrie property market
Median sale price
$1.20m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$890k
Median
$1.20m
Premium
$1.59m
Days on market
19
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
37
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +12.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bellbowrie by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bellbowrie, QLD 4070.
Population
5,495
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$2,358
median, per week
Median rent
$440
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Bellbowrie
$1.85m
74 Fiddlewood Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
47 Ghost Gum Street
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
19 Casuarina Close
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Bellbowrie suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bellbowrie?
The median house price in Bellbowrie, QLD is $1.20m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.6%.
How much is rent in Bellbowrie?
The median weekly rent in Bellbowrie is around $750 per week.
Is Bellbowrie a good place to live?
Bellbowrie is a western riverside suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Bellbowrie is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 5,495.
What is the population of Bellbowrie?
Bellbowrie has a population of 5,495 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
How long do homes take to sell in Bellbowrie?
Properties in Bellbowrie take around 19 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Bellbowrie?
Entry-level properties in Bellbowrie start around $890k, while premium homes reach $1.59m.
What suburbs are near Bellbowrie?
Suburbs near Bellbowrie include Moggill, Anstead, Barellan Point, Pinjarra Hills and Westlake.
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