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 was approximately 1,983 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 35 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded 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 after 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 recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years after 2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; thus proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied when utilized. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth nationally for regional areas. The area is projected to expand by 54 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.6% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 development level is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction activity due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Bouldercombe's construction activity is notably lower than the Rest of Qld and below national averages. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, reflecting the area's rural character with larger properties being typical. There are an estimated 824 people per dwelling approval in Bouldercombe, indicating its quiet, low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bouldercombe is projected to add 51 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Bouldercombe has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that could impact the region. Notable ones include Capricorn BESS Project, The Central BESS, Bouldercombe Battery Project, and Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project. Below is a list of those likely most relevant.

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

Bouldercombe has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%. Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 0.7%.

As of September 2025, 1,031 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is 1.0% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Bouldercombe is similar to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census data, only 11.4% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and mining, with mining employment at 2.7 times the regional average.

However, accommodation & food employs just 4.7% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 8.3%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 0.7%, while labour force grew by 1.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bouldercombe's employment mix suggests local employment should 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

Bouldercombe SA2's median income among taxpayers was $55,370 in financial year 2023, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This figure is below the national average of $56,184 and compares to Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 for the same period. The average income in Bouldercombe SA2 was $66,565 in financial year 2023, which is slightly higher than Rest of Qld's average income of $66,593 during the same timeframe. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest median and average incomes in Bouldercombe SA2 would be approximately $60,857 and $73,162 respectively as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Bouldercombe fall between the 18th and 31st percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 28.4% of individuals in Bouldercombe earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, consistent with broader trends across metropolitan regions where 31.7% fall into this category. Housing costs allow for retention of 87.6% of income, although disposable income levels are below average at the 36th percentile nationally.

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

Bouldercombe's latest Census showed 98.1% houses and 1.9% other dwellings, compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bouldercombe was 46.2%, with mortgaged properties at 41.0% and rented ones at 12.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,550, lower than Non-Metro Qld's $1,655. Median weekly rent in Bouldercombe was $250, below Non-Metro Qld's $345 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Bouldercombe's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,550 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 75.8% of all households, including 30.0% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.2%, with lone person households at 21.6% and group households making up 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 discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - 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 substantial health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be approximately 52% of the total population (~1,033 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis (impacting 10.3% of residents) and asthma (8.1%). However, 63.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over (474 people), higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 cultural diversity level below average, 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, comprising 60.2% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. Regarding ancestry, Australian was the top group in Bouldercombe at 37.0%, significantly higher than the regional average of 26.5%.

English and Scottish followed with 32.7% and 7.7% respectively. Notably, German representation was notably higher at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 4.7%. Australian Aboriginal representation was also higher at 4.4%, compared to 3.9% regionally, while Spanish representation was slightly higher at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

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 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Bouldercombe has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.5%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.5%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the percentage of Bouldercombe's population aged 65 to 74 grew from 13.7% to 16.1%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 decreased from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the percentage of those aged 45-54 dropped from 13.8% to 12.4%. By 2041, Bouldercombe's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 61 people, reaching 191 from 118, representing a 61% increase. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to account for 76% of the population growth. Conversely, both the 45-54 and 5-14 age groups are anticipated to decrease in number.