Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Newstead - Bowen Hills

3 km²

Newstead - Bowen Hills has far more renters than most areas and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a notably young population and more residents than most areas.

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📍 Newstead - Bowen Hills, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population18,016▲ +147.4%since 2011 Median age33 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over8.9%Children under 155.7%People in a de facto relationship25.0%▲ +22.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 54%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (18%) and Youth (15–24) (13%).

Young adults (25–44)54.3%

Older adults (45–64)18.3%

Youth (15–24)12.8%

Seniors (65+)8.9%

Children (0–14)5.7%

Marital status

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Never married at 61%, followed by Married (26%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married61%
Married26%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia60.8%

England4.5%

New Zealand3.7%

China1.6%

India1.4%

South Africa1.2%

Philippines1.0%

Italy0.5%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (13%).

English36.3%

Australian24.0%

Irish14.3%

Scottish11.5%

German5.8%

Chinese4.9%

Italian4.5%

Indian2.2%

Dutch1.7%

Filipino1.6%

Language

People using another language at home18.0%

Language used at home

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Italian (1%).

English only74.7%

Mandarin2.4%

Italian0.8%

Cantonese0.8%

Hindi0.5%

Arabic0.4%

Vietnamese0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Greek0.3%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion52.7%

Religious affiliation

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion58%
Christianity37%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1281.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher49.7%

Highest year of school

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Year 12 at 87%, followed by Year 10 (7%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1281.0%

Year 106.2%

Year 114.0%

Year 9 or below1.6%

Highest qualification level

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 49%, followed by Postgraduate degree (16%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Bachelor degree42.8%

Postgraduate degree14.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.2%

Certificate III / IV11.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.0%

Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Management & commerce at 29%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce25.9%

Society & culture14.1%

Health11.6%

Engineering & related9.1%

Creative arts6.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Education4.1%

Architecture & building4.1%

Information technology4.0%

Natural & physical sciences3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,405▲ +21.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,160▲ +0.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,916▲ +9.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.6%

Household income distribution

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (19%).

$1,500–$2,99935.9%

$650–$1,49921.2%

$4,000 or more18.4%

$3,000–$3,99912.2%

Under $6507.8%

Personal income distribution

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (34%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,99930.8%

Under $65017.2%

$3,000 or more11.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.9%People with a mental health condition10.9%People needing help with daily activities2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.4%

One condition18.4%

Two conditions4.1%

Three or more1.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Mental health at 29%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health10.9%

Asthma7.4%

Other condition7.0%

Arthritis4.1%

Heart disease2.3%

Cancer2.2%

Diabetes1.9%

Lung condition0.7%

Dementia0.5%

Stroke0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.7%People providing unpaid care6.8%People caring for children unpaid11.3%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework9.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.7▼ -10.5%since 2011 One-parent families8.0%People living alone43.6%▲ +20.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Couples without children at 63%, followed by Couples with children (26%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples without children63%
Couples with children26%
One-parent families8%
Other families2%

Household size

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is 2 people at 44%, followed by 1 person (44%) and 3 people (9%).

2 people44.1%

1 person43.6%

3 people8.6%

4 people2.9%

5 people0.6%

6 or more0.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450→ 0.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -19.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -9.1%since 2011 Households renting68.6%Homes owned outright11.7%Separate (detached) houses3.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms16.3%▼ -43.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Rented at 69%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (17%) and Owned outright (12%).

Rented69%
Owned with a mortgage17%
Owned outright12%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 95%, followed by Separate house (4%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Flat or apartment95%
Separate house4%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 1 bedroom (31%) and 3 bedrooms (13%).

2 bedrooms50.2%

1 bedroom31.2%

3 bedrooms13.4%

4 bedrooms2.2%

Studio / none1.2%

5 or more0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is $350–$549 at 61%, followed by $550–$749 (20%) and $200–$349 (12%).

$350–$54960.8%

$550–$74919.5%

$200–$34911.5%

$750 or more4.9%

Under $2002.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and $3,000 or more (23%).

$1,800–$2,99934.0%

$1,000–$1,79928.5%

$3,000 or more22.2%

Under $1,00010.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle16.2%▲ +20.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 60%, followed by 2 vehicles (21%) and No vehicle (16%).

1 vehicle60.0%

2 vehicles20.5%

No vehicle16.2%

3 vehicles2.6%

4 or more0.7%

How people get to work

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Car (driver) at 37%, followed by Worked at home (30%) and Walked (15%).

Car (driver)32.1%

Worked at home26.1%

Walked13.2%

Bus7.1%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Train2.9%

Bicycle1.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years75.7%Recent arrivals from overseas27.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation77.7%Employed full-time71.1%

Industries people work in

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Professional & technical at 19%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Accommodation & food (8%).

Professional & technical18.5%

Health care & social assistance14.4%

Accommodation & food7.6%

Retail trade6.9%

Finance & insurance6.2%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Education & training5.5%

Construction4.7%

Administrative & support4.1%

Transport & warehousing3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Newstead - Bowen Hills, the largest group is Professionals at 41%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals40.0%

Managers17.9%

Clerical & administrative12.9%

Community & personal service8.3%

Technicians & trades6.8%

Sales workers6.7%

Labourers3.8%

Machinery operators & drivers1.9%

Areas within Newstead - Bowen Hills

Nearby areas

Windsor Fortitude Valley Albion Spring Hill Bulimba Kelvin Grove - Herston Wilston New Farm

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