Boyne Island (Qld)

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Following an examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region and new locations confirmed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Boyne Island has a projected population of approximately 5,292 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 457 residents (9.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,835 individuals. The shift is calculated using the resident population of 5,233, determined by Districts after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, alongside an extra 60 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 115 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential space for future construction. The 9.5% expansion of the suburb of Boyne Island since the 2021 census was faster than both the SA4 region (7.4%) and the SA3 territory, making it a regional leader in population growth. Gains were mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly of the population rise in recent times, though other elements such as overseas and interstate migration also made positive contributions.

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The suburb of Boyne Island has a diverse workforce composed of both professional and trade-based workers, with a strong showing in the building and construction sector, and an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, according to compiled regional data. As of March 2026, there are 2,862 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.9% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 70.6%, compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a small proportion of residents (5.9%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Boyne Island earn a median income of $61,936, with an average income of $76,562. This ranks very highly on a national scale, comparing favorably to the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current income levels would be roughly $68,972 for the median and $85,259 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Boyne Island align with the 56th percentile nationally. Income distribution figures show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 33.9% of the population (1,793 residents), matching regional trends where of people fall into this range. On average, households have of their income available for living costs after paying for housing.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Boyne Island consisted of 87.9% detached houses and 12.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, or other housing types. This compares to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other formats account for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Boyne Island lagged behind Regional Qld, with 26.6% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (40.4%) or rented (33.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional Qld benchmark at $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $310, compared to $1,655 and $345 across Regional Qld. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Boyne Island are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national figure of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of local homes at 73.5%, consisting of couples with children at 31.3%, couples without children at 29.8%, and single-parent homes at 11.6%. The remaining 26.5% are non-family households, which are mostly made up of sole occupants (24.0%) alongside group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, matching the Regional Qld average.

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Educational attainment levels present some hurdles, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (14.3%) is much lower than the national average of 30.4%. This gap offers a clear path for targeted local training and educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational training is highly prevalent, with 47.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade or technical qualification, divided between advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (38.3%).

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Analysis of local public transport shows 13 transit stops servicing the suburb of Boyne Island, featuring a selection of bus services. These stops support 1 distinct routes that run a total of 60 weekly passenger services. Transport convenience is moderate to low, with residents living an average of 613 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel elsewhere for jobs. Private vehicles are the main transport method, used by 93% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.6 cars. A small portion of the workforce (5.9%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

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Health indicators show positive outcomes for the suburb of Boyne Island, with analysis of mortality rates and overall wellness pointing to results that match national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses remains standard across both youth and elderly demographics. The rate of private health insurance is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~3,045 people) covered, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

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The suburb of Boyne Island shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average. Citizens make up 88.3% of the community, 86.1% of residents were born in Australia, and 96.4% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, equal to the 0.1% rate seen across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 37 years in the suburb of Boyne Island sits well below the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of children aged 5 - 14 years (14.0% locally) and a lower proportion of seniors aged 75 - 84 years (5.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 9.1% to 10.8%, and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 3.7% to 5.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.6% to 11.7%, and the 5 to group decreased from to . Demographic projections indicate that the age profile will change by with the to age bracket expected to grow the fastest at , adding people to reach . Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are projected to shrink.

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Boyne Island currently has an estimated 375 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 197 children aged 0-2 and 131 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 449 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 601. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.