Biloela

Biloela has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Biloela's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 5,805. This figure represents an increase of 111 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,694. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,847 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 307 persons per square kilometer. Biloela's growth rate of 1.9% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area at 1.7%, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Biloela is expected to expand by 178 persons to reach a total of 6,054 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.8% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Biloela is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Biloela approved 2 new dwellings annually between 2017-21, totalling 12. This minimal activity is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. Yearly growth figures may vary significantly due to low approval numbers.

Biloela's development levels are substantially lower than Rest of Qld and national averages. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, reflecting rural living preferences for space and privacy. As of 2021, the area has an estimated 2428 people per dwelling approval. By 2041 (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate), Biloela is projected to add 220 residents.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Biloela has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact this region. Notable projects are Biloela Splash Park, Multiple Dwelling Development, Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades, and Rooming Accommodation Development. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Biloela remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Biloela has a mixed workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 4.5% in the past year.

As of September 2025, 3,360 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 0.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation is 62.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Mining is particularly strong, with an employment share 4.3 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is less represented, at 9.7% compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, labour force by 1.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) to November 25, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Biloela's industry mix suggests local employment growth of 4.9% over five years and 11.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Biloela SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $55,571 and an average of $68,932. This is higher than the national average. Rest of Qld's median was $50,780 with an average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,345 (median) and $78,576 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Biloela are around the 61st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 34.5% of residents (2,002 individuals) earn between $1,500 - $2,999, similar to metropolitan regions at 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 89.0% of their income.

Biloela is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Biloela's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Biloela was at 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented ones at 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent figure in Biloela was $260, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $240. Nationally, Biloela's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Biloela features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 69.0% of all households, including 30.9% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households making up 3.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Educational outcomes in Biloela fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificates at 36.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.1% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

The level of general health in Biloela is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Biloela shows better-than-average health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions. Approximately 54% (~3,117 people) of Biloela's population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.3%) and mental health issues (7.0%), while 72.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.9% in the rest of Queensland. Biloela has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 13.8% (799 people), compared to 16.5% in the rest of Queensland.

Biloela ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Biloela had a cultural diversity level below average, with 79.0% citizens, 85.1% born in Australia, and 89.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 61.4%, compared to 64.5% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.3%), English (28.6%), and Irish (7.1%).

Notably, German (6.0%) and Dutch (1.6%) groups had higher representation than regional averages of 6.5% and 1.0%, respectively. Maori representation was also higher at 0.7%.

Biloela's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Biloela's median age in 2021 was 36 years, lower than the Rest of Queensland figure of 41 years and marginally lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age cohort made up 14.8% of Biloela's population, notably higher than the Rest of Queensland average, while those aged 65-74 were under-represented at 7.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 0-4 age group has increased from 6.5% to 7.2%, while the 5-14 cohort decreased from 14.8% to 13.4% and the 45-54 age group dropped from 12.6% to 11.4%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Biloela's age profile by 2041, with the 25-34 cohort projected to expand by 198 people (23%), from 859 to 1,057. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.