The size of Bowen Hills is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 3.7% of total area. The population of Bowen Hills in 2011 was 1,744 people. By 2016 the population was 3,214 showing a population growth of 84.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bowen Hills is 20-29 years. Households in Bowen Hills are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bowen Hills work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 25.6% of the homes in Bowen Hills were owner-occupied compared with 17.5% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $252,500.