Bowen Hills
QLD 4006 • Greater Brisbane
About Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills is a vibrant inner-city suburb located just 3.2 kilometres north-east of the Brisbane CBD, within the City of Brisbane. The suburb experienced rapid population growth, surging from 3,226 residents in 2016 to 4,898 by 2021, driven by extensive apartment development and urban renewal. Bowen Hills sits at the junction of several major transport corridors and is a key gateway between Brisbane's CBD and its northern suburbs. The neighbourhood of Mayne occupies the northern portion of the suburb, contributing to its diverse urban character.
Bowen Hills offers an eclectic mix of urban living with its blend of heritage buildings, modern apartment towers, creative spaces, and commercial precincts. The suburb is home to the historic Brisbane Exhibition Grounds (RNA Showgrounds), the Old Museum Building, and the King Street entertainment and dining precinct. Residents enjoy excellent transport connectivity with Bowen Hills station served by multiple rail lines and numerous bus routes. The inner-city location provides easy access to Fortitude Valley's nightlife, New Farm's parklands, and the Brisbane Riverwalk.
Bowen Hills falls under postcode 4006 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the McConnel electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 300, 301, 305, 306 — CBD and northern suburbs via various routes 5-10 min to CBD
- 322 — Bowen Hills to CBD and inner suburbs 8 min to CBD
- R396 — Bowen Hills to western suburbs Varies
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Exceptional public transport access. Bowen Hills station is served by virtually all QR suburban lines. Walking to CBD is feasible at 30-40 minutes.
Good pedestrian access to shops, dining, and entertainment along King Street and nearby Fortitude Valley. Train station and bus stops within easy walking distance.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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547 Ann Street
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585 St Pauls Terrace
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458 Wickham Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 175
- 2. England 152
- 3. India 143
- 4. Brazil 118
- 5. China 105
- 6. Philippines 90
- 7. South Korea 70
- 8. Iran 45
- 9. Thailand 41
- 10. United States 40
- 11. Hong Kong 39
- 12. Canada 37
- 13. Japan 33
- 14. Taiwan 32
- 15. France 30
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)