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Newstead - Bowen Hills
QLDNewstead - Bowen Hills is a growing suburb in QLD with 21,474 residents.
- SA2 code
- 305031128
- State
- QLD
Population
21,474
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+21.6%
3yr: +11.5% · 10yr: +107.2%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$450/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,160/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Newstead - Bowen Hills (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +11.5%5yr: +21.6%10yr: +107.2%Total: +474.8%
Population grew from 3,736 to 21,474 over 24 years, averaging 7.6% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.4%Almost entirely apartments (91.4%), rental-heavy (70.4% renting), built for families (51% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Apartments 91%
360 houses119 townhouses5,072 apartments
Tenure
Mortgage 18%
Renting 70%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
2,944 (31.9%)
2 bed
4,742 (51.4%)
3 bed
1,261 (13.7%)
4 bed
207 (2.2%)
5 bed
61 (0.7%)
6+ bed
15 (0.2%)