Bohle Plains
Statistical Area - sa2

Bohle Plains lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Bohle Plains' population, as of August 2025, is approximately 10,658. This figure represents a growth of 2,143 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,515. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: Bohle Plains had an estimated resident population of 10,000 in June 2024 and gained 718 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 106 persons per square kilometer. Bohle Plains' growth rate of 25.2% since the 2021 Census exceeds its SA4 region (6.9%) and SA3 area, positioning it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 62.4% of overall population gains recently.

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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. By 2041, Bohle Plains is forecast to increase its population by 2,683 persons, a gain of 19.0% over the 17-year period.

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 has averaged approximately 177 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data, produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, shows 889 dwellings approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, and 47 so far in FY-26. Each dwelling has averaged around 2.2 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $391,000, which is below regional levels, offering more affordable housing choices for buyers.

This financial year, there have been $10.2 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to the rest of Queensland. Bohle Plains shows 383.0% higher construction activity per person relative to the Rest of Qld, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. All new construction so far has consisted of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to families seeking space. With around 56 people per dwelling approval, Bohle Plains exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate Bohle Plains will gain approximately 2,025 residents by 2041.

Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Bohle Plains has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Living Gems Harris Crossing, The Reserve Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, and Kalynda Chase Estate. The following details the most relevant projects.

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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 key services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of June 2025.

There were 5,513 residents employed at this time, which is 2.5 percentage points below the Rest of Qld's unemployment rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Bohle Plains was 75.5%, compared to the Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Public administration & safety has a particularly high representation at 3.1 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.5%, compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.0% and employment declined by 2.7%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, losing 8,070 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bohle Plains' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4%% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 2022 on Bohle Plains. The median income among taxpayers was $58,180 with an average of $65,816. Nationally, the median was $54,379 and the average was $74,657. In Rest of Qld, the median was $50,780 and the average was $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $64,993 (median) and $73,523 (average). The 2021 Census showed household incomes in Bohle Plains ranked between the 84th and 86th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicated that 45.8% of locals (4,881 people) had incomes between $1,500 and $2,999. After housing costs, residents retained 86.7% of income. 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

Dwelling structure in Bohle Plains, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings during the same period. The level of home ownership in Bohle Plains was 20.5%, with the remainder being mortgaged (50.6%) or rented (28.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517 at that time. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305 during the same period. Nationally, Bohle Plains's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 as of 2016, while rents were less than the national figure of $375 at that time.

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% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up 13.9%, with lone person households at 11.7% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This indicates both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 10.6% and certificates make up 31.4%.

Educational participation is high at 31.3%, including 11.7% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education. St Benedict's Catholic School and Mary Help of Christians Catholic College serve 590 students together. Bohle Plains has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008) with balanced educational opportunities. Schools are conventionally split between one primary and one secondary institution, but limited capacity (5.5 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 16.7) means many families travel for schooling. Note that 'n/a' in school enrolments refers to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows seven active stops operating within Bohle Plains, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two routes, offering 186 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is limited, as residents are typically located 3512 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 26 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual 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 shows Bohle Plains performed well on health metrics.

Common health conditions were low overall but higher among older cohorts at risk compared to national averages. Private health cover was approximately 52%, slightly above SA2 area average. Mental health issues and asthma were most common, affecting 8.9% and 7.3% respectively. 72.8% reported no medical ailments, higher than Rest of Qld's 67.8%. Bohle Plains had 10.0% residents aged 65+, lower than Rest of Qld's 14.9%. Health outcomes for seniors require more attention.

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 score below average, with 87.2% of its residents born in Australia, 93.6% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bohle Plains, comprising 55.6%, compared to 52.7% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.7%), English (28.5%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Italian ethnicity was notably higher at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 3.6%. South African ethnicity stood at 0.5%, slightly above the regional average of 0.3%. The representation of Australian Aboriginal ethnicity in Bohle Plains was lower than the regional average, at 3.1% versus 5.0%.

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

Bohle Plains' median age is 31 years, which is younger than Rest of Qld's 41 years and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 21.6% of Bohle Plains' population, compared to Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 2.7%. This 25-34 concentration is higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown 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 759 people (33%), from 2,296 to 3,056. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to decrease in population.