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 was approximately 10,800 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,285 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,515. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. Bohle Plains' population density was around 107 persons per square kilometer as of November 2025. Its 26.8% population growth since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (6.9%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 62.4% to Bohle Plains' overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Future projections anticipate a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with Bohle Plains expected to gain an additional 2,683 persons, recording a total growth of 17.4% 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 averaged approximately 177 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25889 homes were approved, with an additional 80 approved so far in FY26. The average number of new residents per year for each dwelling over these five years was 2.2, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $285,000, which is below regional levels, offering more affordable housing options to buyers. In FY26, there have been $10.2 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bohle Plains shows 383.0% higher construction activity per person, providing buyers with greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. All new constructions since FY21 have been 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 project an increase of 1,883 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones are Living Gems Harris Crossing, The Reserve Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, and Kalynda Chase Estate. The following details projects expected to be 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 an unemployment rate of 1.5% as of June 2025. It has 5,513 residents in work and an unemployment rate that is 2.5% below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Bohle Plains is high at 75.5%, compared to the Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area has a strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.5% versus the regional average of 4.5%.

Over the year 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%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest a potential local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Bohle Plains' employment mix.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on June 2022, Bohle Plains' median income among taxpayers is $58,180. The average income is $65,816. This is slightly above the national average. Rest of Qld has a median income of $50,780 and an average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bohle Plains would be approximately $66,319 (median) and $75,024 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Bohle Plains rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 86th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 45.8% of locals (4,946 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This is reflective of patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 31.7% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. Bohle Plains' SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Bohle Plains, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bohle Plains was at 20.5%, with the remaining dwellings either 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. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, Bohle Plains' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 13.9%, with lone person households at 11.7% and group households making up 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 a need 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 prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (31.4%).

Educational participation is high at 31.3%, with 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 a total of 590 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is conventional, with one primary and one secondary institution. Local school capacity is limited at 5.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.7, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: schools marked 'n/a' for enrolments should be referred to their parent campus.

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

Transport analysis in Bohle Plains shows seven active public transport stops operating, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two routes, offering 186 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents 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 of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Bohle Plains.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 52% of the total population (~5659 people) has private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Bohle Plains, affecting 8.9% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A total of 72.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.8% across Rest of Qld. The area has 10.0% of its population aged 65 and over (1077 people), lower than the 14.9% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of 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 level below average, with 87.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.6% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 55.6% of Bohle Plains' population, 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%).

Notably, Italian (4.1%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average (3.6%), as were South Africans (0.5%, vs 0.3%) and Australian Aboriginals (3.1%, vs 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 significantly younger than Rest of Qld's 41 and the national average of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 shows strong representation at 21.6% compared to Rest of Qld, while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 2.7%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the current period, the 25-34 age group has increased from 17.7% to 21.6% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 10.1%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 15.2% to 13.3%. Population forecasts for Bohle Plains in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 728 people (31%), from 2,327 to 3,056. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts.