Bohle Plains (Qld)

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Drawing from analyses of ABS population adjustments in the surrounding area alongside address validations performed by Districts since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Bohle Plains is projected to be 5,589 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,600 residents (40.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,989 individuals. This projection is derived from the figure of 5,337 estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS, supplemented by 545 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density of 176 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion. The 40.1% expansion of the suburb of Bohle Plains since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (7.1%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The expansion was primarily fueled by interstate arrivals, which represented roughly of the overall population gains, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The suburb of Bohle Plains features a qualified workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.3%, and consistent employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,861, with an unemployment rate 2.6% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and participation rates significantly higher at 71.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a small proportion of residents, 4.4%, worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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ATO records from the financial year 2023 reveal that taxpayers in the suburb of Bohle Plains had a median income of $61,442 and an average income of $69,506. These figures stand slightly above the national average and compare to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,422 for the median and $77,402 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Bohle Plains in the upper tier, between the 84th and 87th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 50.6% of residents (2,828 people), whereas of the regional population falls into this bracket. Housing costs absorb of income, strong earnings position residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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Census data shows that the housing mix in the suburb of Bohle Plains consists of 94.7% detached houses and 5.3% other home types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Bohle Plains stood at 14.2%, which is lower than the regional rate, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (42.1%) or tenants (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was higher than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to $345 regionally. Compared to the national averages, mortgage costs in the suburb of Bohle Plains are lower than the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 84.7% of households in the suburb of Bohle Plains, consisting of couples with children (41.4%), couples without children (32.0%), and single parent families (9.8%). Non-family households account for 15.3% of the total, with lone person households at 12.3% and group housing at 3.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals exceeds the regional average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment in the suburb of Bohle Plains is lower than regional averages, with 22.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide. This indicates opportunities for further educational growth. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (29.6%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Bohle Plains consist of 6 active bus stops. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide 66 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 361 meters from their nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport method for 96% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles, which is above the regional average. A low 4.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Health metrics point to below-average outcomes in the suburb of Bohle Plains, based on analyses of mortality and chronic illness rates. The prevalence of common conditions among the general public is average, though higher than the national rate for older demographics. Private health insurance is common, covering approximately 55% of the population (~3,059 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld.

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Cultural diversity metrics in the suburb of Bohle Plains are below average, with 85.1% of the population born in Australia, 93.4% holding citizenship, and 90.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.6% of residents. The most noticeable deviation from regional averages is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Bohle Plains is 27 years, which is substantially younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to the region, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (26.7%) and a lower percentage aged 55 - 64 (4.4%). The 25 - 34 cohort size is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, younger residents have driven the median age down by 1.3 years to 27. The 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 23.3% to 26.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from to . Conversely, the to cohort fell from to , and the to group declined from to . Projections for show significant demographic changes, with the to group expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to groups are expected to shrink.

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Bohle Plains currently has an estimated 497 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 269 children aged 0-2 and 179 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 26% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 51% by 2041 (to approximately 748 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 606. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.