Biloela
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Biloela's population is around 5787 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 93 people, a 1.6% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5694. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 5847 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 306 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Biloela's 1.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 1.4%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 56.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, though these state projections do not provide age category splits. Where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is anticipated. The area is expected to expand by 178 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 4.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Biloela has seen minimal construction activity with three new dwellings approved annually since 2017. This totals sixteen across the past five years. Such low development levels are characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It is important to note that yearly growth figures can vary considerably based on individual projects due to the low approval numbers. Biloela has substantially lower development levels than the rest of Queensland, with its development pattern also well below national averages. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 2428 people in the area, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

Future projections show Biloela adding 238 residents by 2041. 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Four projects identified by AreaSearch could impact the local area: Biloela Splash Park, Multiple Dwelling Development, Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades, and Rooming Accommodation Development. These are considered key projects.

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

Biloela has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.9% in the past year. As of June 2025, there are 3,407 employed residents, with an unemployment rate at 0.9% higher than Rest of Qld's 3.9%.

Workforce participation is comparable to the regional average at 62.5%. Key industries include mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Mining has a strong presence, being 4.3 times more represented than regionally. Conversely, health care & social assistance is less prominent with only 9.7% of Biloela's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%.

Many residents commute outside the area for work based on Census data analysis. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force grew by 5.0%, and unemployment rose by 1.0 percentage points in Biloela. Statewide in Queensland during Sep-25, employment decreased by 0.23% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth at 0.26%. Job and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 indicate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Biloela's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.9% over five years and 11.4% over ten years.

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 the financial year 2022 shows Biloela's median income among taxpayers was $55,571. The average income in Biloela was $68,932 during this period. Both figures are higher than the national averages. In comparison, Rest of Qld had a median income of $50,780 and an average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Biloela would be approximately $62,078 (median) and $77,004 (average) as of March 2025. Census data indicates that incomes in Biloela cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows 34.5% of the population, equating to 1,996 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. This pattern is similar to metropolitan regions, where 31.7% of residents occupy this income range. After housing costs, residents retain 89.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

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

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

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

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

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 14.9%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 7.6% and certificates at 36.1%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 15.1% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education. Biloela's 4 schools have combined enrollment reaching 1,282 students as of the reported date. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 966) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (21.9 places per 100 residents vs 16.3 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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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 exhibits above-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, older and at-risk cohorts show a higher prevalence. Approximately 54% (~3,107 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.3%) and mental health issues (7.0%). About 72.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.9% in the rest of Queensland. The area has 13.8% (~797 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 79.0% of its population being Australian citizens, 85.1% born in Australia, and 89.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Biloela, making up 61.4%, compared to 64.5% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.3%), English (28.6%), and Irish (7.1%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 6.0% in Biloela compared to 6.5% regionally, Dutch at 1.6% versus 1.0%, and Filipino at 1.7% versus 1.0%.

Biloela's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Biloela's median age is 36, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland figure of 41 years. It is also marginally lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Queensland average, Biloela has a notably higher proportion of people aged 25-34 (14.8% locally), while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 7.3%. Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 0-4 has grown from 6.5% to 7.2%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has declined from 14.8% to 13.4%. The age group 45-54 has also decreased, from 12.6% to 11.4%. Demographic modeling indicates that Biloela's age profile will change significantly by the year 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase notably, with an expansion of 201 people (a rise of 24%) from 856 to 1,058. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.