Bohle Plains

Bohle Plains lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Bohle Plains' population was 10,603 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a 24.5% increase from the 2021 Census count of 8,515 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2024 (10,000) and validated new addresses since the Census date (767). The population density was 106 persons per square kilometer. Bohle Plains' growth exceeded that of its SA4 region (6.9%) and SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 62.4% to overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future population dynamics forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Bohle Plains expected to grow by 2,683 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 19.6% over 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Bohle Plains was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Bohle Plains averaged approximately 177 new dwelling approvals annually. From FY-21 to FY-25889 homes were approved, with an additional 129 approved in FY-26 so far. Over the past five financial years, each dwelling has attracted an average of 2.2 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $285,000 during this period, which is lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options to buyers. In FY-26, there have been $10.2 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bohle Plains has seen 383.0% higher construction activity per person, suggesting greater choice for buyers and strong developer confidence in the location. All new constructions in Bohle Plains have been standalone homes, maintaining its traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. With around 56 people per dwelling approval, Bohle Plains exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bohle Plains is projected to gain 2,080 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Bohle Plains has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects expected to influence the region. Notable initiatives include Living Gems Harris Crossing, The Reserve Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, and Kalynda Chase Estate, with the following list outlining those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Bohle Plains performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Bohle Plains has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% as of September 2025. Over the past year, employment remained stable while labour force increased slightly, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points.

This contrasts with Rest of Qld's employment growth of 1.7%, labour force expansion of 2.1%, and a smaller increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. Workforce participation was high at 72.3% compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. A low proportion, 5.4%, of residents worked from home as per Census responses. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction sectors.

Bohle Plains shows strong specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.5% versus the regional average of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Bohle Plains' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Bohle Plains SA2 had a median income of $60,876 and an average of $68,636 among taxpayers. Nationally, the median was $51,546 and average was $69,792. In Rest of Qld, the median was $53,146 and average was $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Bohle Plains are approximately $66,909 (median) and $75,438 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Bohle Plains ranked between the 84th and 85th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicated that 45.8% of locals (4,856 people) earned between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to metropolitan regions at 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retained 86.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Bohle Plains' SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Bohle Plains is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Bohle Plains, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's composition of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bohle Plains stood at 20.5%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 50.6% and rented dwellings making up 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, surpassing Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in Bohle Plains was $350, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Bohle Plains' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Bohle Plains features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.1% of all households, including 42.5% who are couples with children, 32.8% who are couples without children, and 10.1% who are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.9%, with lone person households at 11.7% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Bohle Plains aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 19.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (31.4%). Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.7% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bohle Plains has nine active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by two routes, offering a total of 186 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to transport is limited, with an average distance of 3482 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, and most commuters travel outwards by car, which remains the primary mode at 96%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. Only 5.4% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census).

The service frequency is 26 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 20 weekly trips per stop.

Bohle Plains's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Bohle Plains.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch to be low among the general population, but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~5,651 people), slightly above the average SA2 area rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.9% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A majority, 72.8%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,058 people), lower than the 20.0% in Rest of Qld. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than those for the broader population.

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

Bohle Plains had a cultural diversity below average, with 87.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.6% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion was Christianity, comprising 55.6% of Bohle Plains' population, compared to 52.2% across the rest of Queensland. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (31.7%), English (28.5%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, Italian ancestry was overrepresented at 4.1%, South African remained similar at 0.5%, and Australian Aboriginal was slightly underrepresented at 3.1%.

Bohle Plains hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bohle Plains has a median age of 31 years, which is younger than Rest of Qld's 41 years and considerably younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 21.6% of Bohle Plains' population, compared to 17.9% in Rest of Qld and 14.5% nationally. Meanwhile, the 75-84 cohort makes up 2.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 17.7% to 21.6%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.1% to 10.1% and the 5-14 group has dropped from 15.2% to 13.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that Bohle Plains' 25-34 age cohort will increase by 771 people (34%), reaching 3,056. Conversely, populations in the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to decline.