North Booval (Qld)

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Determined from an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address entries validated by Districts since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of North Booval is projected to be approximately 3,183 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 142 people (4.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,041 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,183, modeled by Districts using the ABS's June 2025 ERP data release combined with a single validated new address post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,047 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures recorded in other locations analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 63.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of North Booval features a balanced workforce distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a solid footprint in manufacturing and industrial operations, an unemployment rate of 7.9%, and an estimated job growth of 11.8% over the preceding year, as compiled by Districts from local statistical data. As of March 2026, 1,370 residents are employed, and the jobless rate is 3.5% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, indicating potential for betterment, while labor participation is notably lower at 59.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census records indicate that a modest 11.2% of workers worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of North Booval are below the national average, with a median of $47,709 and an average of $52,683. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $53,129 for the median and $58,668 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of North Booval were positioned between the 17th and 22nd percentiles nationwide. The income distribution reveals that 32.4% of the population (1,031 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - range, mirroring the surrounding region where are in the same bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income, which ranks in the st percentile.

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The distribution of housing types in the suburb of North Booval at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other property types like semi-detached homes, units, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in the suburb of North Booval was slightly below the Brisbane metro level, standing at 24.3%, while the rest of the properties were either mortgaged (28.3%) or rented (47.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was significantly below the Brisbane metro average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $295, compared to Brisbane metro figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of North Booval are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also far lower than the national benchmark of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 70.5%, consisting of couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 21.1%, and single-parent households at 21.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.5%, with single-person households representing 24.9% and group households making up 4.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is identical to the Greater Brisbane average.

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The local area presents lower levels of tertiary attainment, with university graduation rates at 12.2%, which is well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights a gap as well as an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees represent the main qualification at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 29.7%.

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Public transport data shows 11 active transit stops operating in the suburb of North Booval, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes, which support a combined total of 210 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 334 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of North Booval, most workers travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 89%, and trains used by 7%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per home, which is below the regional average. A minor 11.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Significant health issues are apparent in the suburb of North Booval, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population (~1,530 people). This is below the 55.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of North Booval shows lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.4% of the population, 84.7% born in Australia, and 91.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.1% of residents in the suburb of North Booval. The most notable overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.7% of the population, compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 33 years, the suburb of North Booval has a slightly younger population than Greater Brisbane's average of 36, and is also younger than the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of North Booval has a larger share of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.0%) but fewer aged 35 - 44 (12.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age bracket has increased from 6.9% to 7.7% of the population, while the 5 to 14 bracket has dropped from 16.3% to 15.0%. Projections indicate the age distribution in the suburb of North Booval will change by 2041, with the 45 to cohort showing the fastest growth at , adding residents to total while declines are expected in the to and to cohorts.

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North Booval currently has an estimated 225 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 113 children aged 0-2 and 76 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 221 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 293. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.1 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. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.