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Biloela has an estimated 5,847 residents, up from 5,694 at the 2021 Census — a change of 153 people, or 2.7%. That puts 310 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Biloela stands at approximately 5,847 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 153 individuals (2.7%) relative to the 5,694 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,847 combined with subsequent address validations. With these figures, the population density reaches 309 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with ample space and capacity for expansion. Biloela's post-census growth rate of 2.7% lags the broader SA3 region (4.5%) by 1.8 percentage points, showing respectable local growth dynamics.
The expansion was largely supported by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 63.6% of the population increase in recent times. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (using 2022 as a baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For locations not detailed in that release, or for projections extending beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are substituted. Because the Queensland state dataset lacks age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups by applying proportions derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate growth consistent with the bottom quartile of national regional areas, with Biloela projected to add 155 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total expansion of 2.6% over the 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction in Biloela is very quiet, averaging 2 dwelling approvals per year, which sums to 12 dwellings over a five-year timeframe. This minimal volume highlights the rural character of the locality, where building activity responds to specific local requirements rather than broader market momentum. With such low approval counts, individual projects have the potential to skew annual statistics and relative trends significantly. Construction activity in Biloela is substantially quieter than in the Rest of Qld, and falls well below national benchmarks. Additionally, recent approvals are comprised entirely of standalone homes, preserving the spacious, rural aesthetic of the community.
A ratio of 2436 people per annual dwelling approval highlights this slow-paced, low-volume construction market. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Biloela is projected to add 155 residents by 2041. Given the current slow pace of construction, housing delivery could find it difficult to keep pace with this population increase, which may intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Biloela. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.8 billion. 17 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in public infrastructure, regional planning, and key projects have a major impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects likely to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Biloela Splash Park, a Multiple Dwelling Development, upgrades to the Magavalis Netball Court, and a Rooming Accommodation Development, with the details of the most significant initiatives outlined below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Biloela Splash Park
A new splash park in Biloela, funded by the Queensland Government's Resources Community Infrastructure Fund. The project is designed to be a zero-depth water play area for families.
Multiple Dwelling Development
Development application for the construction of 4 dwellings in Biloela.
Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades
Upgrades to the Magavalis Netball Courts in Biloela.
Rooming Accommodation Development
Development application for rooming accommodation with 52 rooms.
Callide Solar Power Station
Edify Energy is developing the Callide Solar Power Station north-east of Biloela within the Callide Renewable Energy Zone. The project is planned for up to 240 MWp of solar PV and a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery energy storage system, with development approvals in place. Edify states the project is in development phase, with construction now anticipated around Q2 2027 and a 30 month construction period. The project is expected to support about 250 construction jobs and around 10 operational jobs.
Banana Range Wind Farm
The Banana Range Wind Farm is a 452 MW renewable energy project featuring 75 turbines across two stages in Central Queensland's Renewable Energy Zone. The project includes a large-scale battery storage system and a 44km 275kV transmission line connecting to the Calvale Substation. It is expected to power 270,000 homes annually and support approximately 150-350 construction jobs.
Boundary Hill Waste Facility
Development of a new waste management facility at Boundary Hill.
Callide Wind Farm
A 430MW wind farm in the Calliope Range comprising up to 70 wind turbines and onsite battery storage potential. Developed by DP Energy, it secured Federal EPBC approval in January 2025. Once operational, it will produce enough energy to power around 130,000 average Queensland households and create up to 280 direct construction jobs.
3,312 residents of Biloela are employed, from a labour force of 3,415. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 72.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, featuring a strong industrial and manufacturing footprint alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. There were 3,312 employed residents in March 2026, with an unemployment rate 0.9% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Workforce participation is notably elevated at 72.9%, compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that just 2.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The resident workforce is heavily engaged in mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
Local employment is highly specialized in mining, which attracts a share of the workforce 4.3 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, accounting for 9.7% of local employment compared to 16.1% across the region. The relationship between the resident working population and local jobs suggests that a significant number of workers travel outside the area for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 5.0% and total employment fell by 3.2%, which led to a 1.7 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour demand in Biloela can be analyzed through the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto Biloela's current employment distribution suggests local job numbers could rise by 4.9% over five years and 11.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Biloela is $1,883 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $889 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,018 a year against an average of $71,189. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the financial year 2023 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Biloela SA2 recorded a median income of $57,018 and an average income of $71,189. These statistics exceed the national average and compare to regional Queensland benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would stand at approximately $63,495 for the median and $79,276 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that Biloela's household, family, and individual incomes sit near the 61st percentile nationally.
Income brackets show that 34.5% of the population (representing 2,017 residents) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider regional proportion of 31.7%. Once housing costs are met, residents keep 89.0% of their earnings, indicating healthy disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Biloela had 1,980 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 6% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 13.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Biloela was dominated by separate houses at 88.4%, with semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types accounting for 11.7%. This contrasts with Regional Qld, which recorded 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other options. Home ownership rates in Biloela were lower than the Regional Qld level, sitting at 25.6%, with the remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties (33.8%) and rentals (40.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was considerably lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent of $260 sat below the regional average of $345.
On a national scale, Biloela's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Biloela counted 1,980 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 69.0%, which is comprised of couples with children at 30.9%, couples without children at 26.5%, and single parents at 10.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.0%, with single-person households accounting for 27.0% and group houses making up 3.9% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is identical to the average for Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.9% of adults in Biloela hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 36.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,282 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents room for improvement, as the proportion of residents with university degrees (14.9%) sits far below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This gap offers a clear opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.7% of the population aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificates at 36.1%. Engagement in learning is quite strong, with 33.3% of the local population enrolled in some form of study.
This group is composed of 15.1% in primary school, 10.3% in secondary school, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Biloela means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in Biloela report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the incidence of chronic illnesses, Biloela has notable health challenges, with typical conditions present across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively strong, held by approximately 54% of the population, which corresponds to around 3,163 individuals. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues reported locally, affecting 8.3% and 7.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.2% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, which is higher than the 67.6% average for Regional Qld. Health profiles for working-age residents are generally standard.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 14.2% of the local population (828 individuals), which is below the Regional Qld average of 20.4%, with national health comparisons for this group tracking higher than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Biloela is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 10.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.3%) and English (28.6%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Biloela displays lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with citizens making up 79.0% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 85.1%, and English-only speakers at home representing 89.5%. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 61.4% of the population, which is higher than the 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Biloela are Australian at 32.3% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 26.5%), English at 28.6%, and Irish at 7.1%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: German ancestry is overrepresented at 6.0% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Dutch ancestry sits at 1.6% (compared to 1.1%), and Maori ancestry is recorded at 0.7% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Biloela is 36. 27.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Biloela's residents is 36, which is lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly below the national median of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort is notably overrepresented locally at 15.3% compared to the regional average, whereas the 65 - 74 age group is underrepresented at 7.5%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 14.3% to 15.3% of the total population, while the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 14.8% to 12.7%. Future modeling suggests Biloela's age profile will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 151 people (18%) from 865 to 1,017, while both the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 brackets are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Biloela
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,694 at the 2021 Census → 5,847 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (308041529). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.