Bowen Hills is a thriving inner-city haven known for its apartment living, trendy urban lifestyle, and proximity to Brisbane city. This mix of culture and convenience makes the suburb an ideal choice for young professionals and couples.
The Bustling Bowen Hills Lifestyle
Bowen Hills is a busy and vibrant inner-city suburb located just 3 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD. Serviced by Bowen Hills train station, it’s an easy commute for those who work in the city.
With Fortitude Valley, James Street, and the Brisbane River precinct just minutes away, you are spoilt for choice with wonderful shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
As at the 2021 Census, 4898 people called Bowen Hills home. With a median age of 30 and more than 42% of the population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, the suburb is hugely popular with young professionals.
Development in Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills was designated a Priority Development Area in 2008, but the focus was predominantly on mixed-use development for commercial and retail spaces. This, coupled with a strong rental market, has contributed to a limited supply of residential properties.
However, with the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 quickly approaching, Bowen Hills is flagged for major investment in new residential developments and improvements to infrastructure.
Bowen Hills Property Market
Medium to high-density dwellings like apartments and units account for 91% of all properties in Bowen Hills, and 80% of them are rented.
Property prices have trended upwards in the last 12 months, especially for units.
Median Apartment Price: $545,250 (calculated between August 2024 – July 2025)
Median Weekly Rent: $620
Rental Yield: 5% p/a
Data on Bowen Hills’ median house prices are limited, as there are very few freestanding houses in the suburb, and only three were sold between August 2024 and July 2025.
Flooding in Bowen Hills
Buyers should be aware that Bowen Hills has a history of flooding. As part of the Breakfast Creek Catchment area, Bowen Hills does pose a flood risk to properties within its borders. Enoggera Creek is known to overflow during heavy periods of rainfall, and the most recent floods saw nearby Newstead and Mayne subjected to flooding and property damage.
Hidden flood damage can cause major headaches for new buyers, from health issues associated with mould to serious structural damage. A comprehensive pre-purchase building inspection can identify whether a property has been subject to past flooding.
