Booral (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address registries verified by Districts since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Booral (Qld) is estimated to be approximately 1,828 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 192 individuals (11.7%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded count was 1,636 residents. The shift is calculated using the estimated resident count of 1,801, determined by Districts following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and 62 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This size of population translates to a density of 65 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and potential capacity for additional housing. The 11.7% expansion in the suburb of Booral (Qld) since the 2021 census was faster than the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the locality was primarily driven by arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 92.0% of total demographic growth in recent times, though all components including natural increase and international arrivals made positive contributions.

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Booral has a balanced labor force split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and employment growth estimated at 0.9% over the past year. In March 2026854 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.2% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and workforce participation was considerably lower at 57.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 9.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 show that personal income in Booral falls below the national average, with a median of $45,661 and an average of $57,409. This is lower than the median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures would stand at approximately $50,848 for the median and $63,931 for the average in March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows household income at the 29th percentile ($1,412 weekly) and personal income at the 10th percentile. The largest cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, containing 34.5% of residents (630 people), which matches the broader metropolitan area where this bracket accounts for . After paying for housing, residents retain of their income for other living costs.

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The mix of housing in Booral at the time of the last Census was 98.0% detached houses and 2.0% other types of dwellings like apartments or townhouses, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the area were significantly higher than the regional average, sitting at 43.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (44.1%) or renters (12.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the regional benchmark at $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $335, compared to $1,655 and $345 in Regional Qld. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Booral are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are notably lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 81.3%, consisting of couples with children (33.2%), couples without children (35.2%), and single parents (12.9%). The remaining 18.7% are non-family households, which include single person households (15.8%) and group housing (2.0%). The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Higher education levels present a challenge in the area, as the portion of residents with a university degree (12.2%) is well below the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear need and opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 46.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (36.9%).

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Health metrics indicate notable challenges for the locality, with Districts' evaluation of mortality and chronic illness showing widespread occurrence across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 50% of the population (~913 people). This is lower than the Regional Qld average of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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The local population has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 83.0% of residents born in Australia, 90.6% holding citizenship, and 96.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.6% of residents. The most notable religious concentration relative to the region is Buddhism, which accounts for 1.2% of the population compared to 1.1% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 46 years is considerably higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher proportion of people aged 55 - 64 (15.7%) but a smaller share of residents aged 35 - 44 (10.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 11.6% to 13.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group increased from 8.9% to 11.2%. During the same period, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 17.4% to 15.7% and the 5 to group decreased from to . By the age structure is projected to change significantly, with the to age group leading growth with a increase ( people) to reach from while the to age group is projected to see no growth, adding no new residents.

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Booral currently has an estimated 76 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 55 children aged 0-2 and 36 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 17% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 39% by 2041 (to approximately 106 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 142. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.