Bouldercombe

Bouldercombe is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Bouldercombe's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 1,993 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 45 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,948. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 1,980 in June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1.5 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 88.9% to 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; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Examining future trends, lower quartile growth of regional areas nationally is anticipated. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Bouldercombe's area is expected to expand by 54 persons to reach a total of approximately 2047 by 2041, reflecting an increase of about 2.1% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bouldercombe according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Bouldercombe had nine dwelling approvals over five years, averaging one new dwelling annually. This low level is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction activity due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. Notably, the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of Qld and national averages, Bouldercombe shows notably less construction activity. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, reflecting the area's rural character with larger properties being typical. With an estimated 824 people per dwelling approval, it indicates a quiet, low-activity development environment. By 2041, AreaSearch quarterly estimates project Bouldercombe to add 41 residents.

Building activity aligns with growth projections, but population growth may intensify competition among buyers.

Bouldercombe 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 24 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Capricorn BESS Project, The Central BESS, Bouldercombe Battery Project, and Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project. These are detailed below for their potential relevance.

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The labour market in Bouldercombe demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Bouldercombe has a balanced workforce across white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 3.1% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year.

As of that date, 1,031 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 1.0% lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation was 53.5%, significantly below Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and mining, with mining particularly notable at 2.7 times the regional average. Accommodation & food employed only 4.7% of local workers, lower than Rest of Qld's 8.3%.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 0.7%, while labour force grew by 1.1%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Bouldercombe's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Bouldercombe SA2's income level aligns with national averages based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Bouldercombe was $53,465, with an average income of $65,488. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. As of September 2025, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $60,945 and the average income around $74,650, considering Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year ended June 2022. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Bouldercombe fall between the 18th and 31st percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 28.4% of the community (566 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.7% in the same category. Housing costs are manageable, with 87.6% retained, but disposable income sits below average at the 36th percentile.

Bouldercombe is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Bouldercombe, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 98.1% houses and 1.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bouldercombe was at 46.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (41.0%) or rented (12.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,550, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in Bouldercombe was $250, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300. Nationally, Bouldercombe's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,550 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Bouldercombe has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.8% of all households, including couples with children (30.0%), couples without children (36.4%), and single parent families (9.9%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.2%, made up of lone person households (21.6%) and group households (1.3%). The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Bouldercombe faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (34.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in primary education, 12.5% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Bouldercombe is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Bouldercombe faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, covering around 1,044 people. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (affecting 10.3% of residents) and asthma (8.1%). A total of 63.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.7% in the rest of Queensland. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 23.3% (463 people), compared to 18.5% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes for seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Bouldercombe placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bouldercombe had a low level of cultural diversity, with 86.3% of its population being citizens, 94.4% born in Australia, and 99.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bouldercombe, accounting for 60.2% of the population, compared to 56.3% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (37.0%), English (32.7%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, German ancestry was slightly higher in Bouldercombe at 4.7%, compared to 4.9% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal was lower at 4.4%, compared to 5.1%. Spanish ancestry was also relatively low at 0.4%, versus 0.2% regionally.

Bouldercombe hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Bouldercombe's median age is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 41 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Bouldercombe has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (17.2%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.4%). This concentration of 55-64 year-olds is well above the national average of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 13.7% to 15.5%, while the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 13.4% to 11.9%. By 2041, Bouldercombe's age composition is expected to shift notably. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 56%, reaching 191 from 122. This demographic aging will continue as residents aged 65 and older represent 72% of anticipated growth. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 45 to 54 age groups are expected to decrease in number.