Bonogin (Qld)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Bonogin is approximately 5,126 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 230 people (4.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,896 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 5,124, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 133 persons per square kilometer, which leaves ample space per resident and potential capacity for future building. The 4.7% growth rate since the census places the suburb of Bonogin within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.9%), showing competitive growth indicators. Population expansion in the area was chiefly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 57% of all population increases during recent times.

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The suburb of Bonogin has a highly skilled workforce with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. In March 2026, 2,922 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.8% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Labor force participation is also well above typical levels, standing at 74.2% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census data reveals a moderate 21.4% of residents worked from home, although this may reflect temporary Covid-19 restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode level ATO statistics released by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Bonogin has a median taxpayer income of $54,492 and an average taxpayer income of $74,499. This represents a very high national ranking and compares to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures would be roughly $60,682 (median) and $82,962 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals household incomes are highly ranked at the 93rd percentile ($2,680 weekly), whereas individual personal income sits lower at the 58th percentile. Income distribution shows that the largest single cohort, containing 30.2% of residents (1,548 people), falls into the - category, which is similar to the regional average of . The suburb of Bonogin shows high levels of affluence, with of households earning more than per week, which helps support premium local retail and service businesses. Housing costs consume of income, and strong household earnings place residents in the rd percentile for disposable income, with the area's SEIFA index ranking in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Bonogin consists of 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing options), whereas Regional Qld comprises 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Bonogin is lower than the Regional Qld benchmark, standing at 29.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (64.2%) or rented (6.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was recorded at $2,392, which is significantly higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was $630, compared to $345 in Regional Qld. On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Bonogin are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 90.5%, comprising 57.3% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.5%, with single-person households at 8.2% and group houses making up 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Bonogin is distinctive for the region, with tertiary qualification rates (27.6% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, showing a strong local emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (26.0%).

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Health metrics demonstrate exceptional outcomes across the suburb of Bonogin, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease indicators. Common medical conditions show low prevalence across all age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~2,907 people) compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld.

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The suburb of Bonogin is generally comparable to the broader region in terms of cultural background, with 74.3% of residents born in Australia, 90.0% holding citizenship, and 93.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.4% of the population. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Bonogin is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 but slightly older than the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 demographic has strong representation at 17.8% compared to Regional Qld, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.4%. This concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 sits well above the national rate of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 13.4% to 14.5% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.9%. Projections suggest the age distribution in the suburb of Bonogin will alter notably by . The to cohort is expected to lead this change, growing by ( people) to reach from while the number of residents aged to is projected to decrease by .

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Bonogin currently has an estimated 235 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 176 children aged 0-2 and 117 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 25% by 2041 (to approximately 293 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 659. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.