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Biloela has an estimated 5,847 residents, up from 5,692 at the 2021 Census — a change of 155 people, or 2.7%. That puts 324 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the resident population in the suburb of Biloela is calculated at approximately 5,847, drawing on ABS regional updates and post-Census address validation conducted by AreaSearch. Compared to the 5,692 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this marks an addition of 155 people (2.7%). AreaSearch derived this 5,847 total after assessing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside subsequent address verification. With a density of 324 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous space per resident along with capacity for future expansion. The suburb of Biloela achieved 2.7% growth following the census, placing it within 1.8 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (4.5%) and showing solid underlying momentum.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary contributor to local demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 56.99999999999999% of total population additions over recent timeframes. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch relies on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as a baseline. Where SA2 zones lack coverage or extend beyond 2032, figures incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 series published in 2023 from 2021 records. Because those state estimates omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (based on 2022 data) across age groups. Projected demographic patterns point to lower quartile expansion relative to national non-metropolitan districts, with the suburb of Biloela forecast to gain 152 persons by 2041 under combined SA2 modeling, representing an overall increase of 2.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals in Biloela remain modest, averaging 2 dwelling approvals per year, or 12 across the past five years. Such restrained development activity is standard across regional communities where housing requirements are subdued and building volume aligns with local demand and infrastructure limits. Because total approval numbers are small, single development initiatives can create notable shifts in annual growth metrics and comparative indicators. Construction levels in Biloela sit substantially lower than figures recorded across Rest of Qld, while also falling short of national benchmarks. Detached houses comprise the entirety of recent residential builds, matching the regional setting where larger allotments and open surroundings prevail.
A ratio of 584 people per building approval highlights the quiet, subdued nature of local construction activity. Projections indicate that Biloela will add 152 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should construction continue at current subdued rates, new residential additions could fail to match population demand, potentially driving up buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Biloela
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Biloela. A further 11 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.7 billion. 7 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure investments, local planning, and capital projects represent major catalysts for regional growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 projects expected to influence the community. Notable developments include the Biloela Splash Park, Multiple Dwelling Development, Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades, and Rooming Accommodation Development, each playing a role in local amenity and accommodation capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Biloela Splash Park
A new splash park in Biloela, funded by the Queensland Government's Resources Community Infrastructure Fund. The project is designed to be a zero-depth water play area for families.
Multiple Dwelling Development
Development application for the construction of 4 dwellings in Biloela.
Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades
Upgrades to the Magavalis Netball Courts in Biloela.
Rooming Accommodation Development
Development application for rooming accommodation with 52 rooms.
Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland Rail Extension
A proposed freight rail extension from the Inland Rail terminus at Toowoomba to the Port of Gladstone, spanning approximately 500km via Miles, Banana and Moura through Central Queensland. The project is being jointly led by the Australian and Queensland governments. Technical work for the Preliminary Evaluation phase of the business case was completed in 2023 under the Queensland Government Project Assessment Framework, and both governments are currently considering those findings to determine next steps. The Australian Government has committed $10 million to the business case, with TMR providing an in-kind contribution.The extension aims to build resilience in the national freight network, support thermal coal, hydrogen, alumina and emerging resource industries, and complement the primary Melbourne-to-Brisbane Inland Rail route.
Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project
A $150 million project to reopen the historic Mount Morgan mine for tailings processing and rehabilitation, expected to create 150 ongoing jobs and generate new economic opportunities.
HPA First Project Stage 2
Stage 2 of the HPA First Project is a full-scale commercial refinery producing over 10,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity alumina and related products. Utilizing a proprietary solvent extraction purification process operating on 100 percent renewable energy, construction is actively progressing with the installation of large-scale extraction tanks and mechanical piping.
Clinton Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland is constructing the Byelle Precinct at Clinton Industrial Estate, delivering 27 fully serviced medium-impact industrial lots ranging from about 4,000 sqm to 10,000 sqm. Civil works including roads, kerbing, services, lighting and landscaping are progressing, with land release expected in late 2026. The precinct is intended to support manufacturing, freight, logistics and advanced industry close to the Port of Gladstone.
3,312 residents of Biloela are employed, from a labour force of 3,415. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 72.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Biloela features a balanced distribution between professional and vocational occupations, reinforced by strong representation across manufacturing and industrial operations, with an unemployment rate of 3.0% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. March 2026 figures show 3,312 employed residents, an unemployment figure 0.9% lower than the 3.9% observed in Regional Qld, and a high participation rate of 72.7% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 2.9% of local workers operated from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions during that period. Mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance constitute the primary fields of employment for local residents.
Mining displays exceptional concentration locally, employing workers at 4.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 9.7% of jobs in Biloela versus 16.1% across Regional Qld, indicating lower representation. Although local positions exist, comparing Census working totals to resident counts suggests substantial numbers travel outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch evaluations of aggregated ABS and SALM metrics, the past 12-month span recorded a 5.0% contraction in the labour force alongside a 3.2% decline in employed persons, leading to a 1.7 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment demand can be evaluated using national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected nationwide employment growth stands at 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations by sector. Applying these industry projections to Biloela suggests employment gains of 4.9% across five years and 11.4% across ten years based on simple weighted distribution without local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Biloela is $1,884 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $889 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,571 a year against an average of $68,932. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023, aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level, records a median taxpayer income of $55,571 and an average income of $68,932 in the suburb of Biloela. These levels sit above national figures and compare favorably to the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $61,884 for median earnings and $76,763 for average income as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics, Census returns place local earnings near the 61st percentile nationally.
Furthermore, 34.6% of the population (2,023 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 31.7% share found regionally. Residents retain 89.0% of earnings once housing expenses are met, indicating solid disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Biloela had 1,976 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 6% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 13.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that separate houses represent 88.4% of residential properties in Biloela, while 11.7% consist of other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stands at 25.6%, which is lower than Regional Qld levels, with 33.8% of properties mortgaged and 40.6% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments average $1,300, while median weekly rent is $260, both substantially lower than the Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. On a broader scale, local mortgage payments remain well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents sit far under the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Biloela counted 1,976 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 69.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children (30.9%), couples without children (26.5%), and single parent families (10.3%). Non-family living arrangements make up 30.9%, comprising lone person households at 27.0% and group households at 3.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning directly with the Regional Qld benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.9% of adults in Biloela hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 36.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,282 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the area is 14.9%, remaining noticeably below the national average of 30.4%, creating clear targets for future educational development. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.0%, postgraduate credentials account for 2.3%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and technical training is widely held, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 7.6% advanced diplomas and 36.1% certificates. Active participation in formal learning is strong across the community, with 33.3% of residents attending an educational institution. This total includes 15.1% in primary schools, 10.3% in secondary programs, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Biloela means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in Biloela report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic condition rates, overall health outcomes in Biloela trail national standards, with common ailments slightly elevated among both younger and older residents. Private health insurance uptake is relatively solid, covering approximately 55% of the population (~3,187 people) compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses locally, affecting 8.3 and 7.0% of the community respectively, while 72.2% of residents reported having no medical ailments, outperforming the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Outcomes among working-age individuals align with typical expectations.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 14.6% of the population (853 people), below the 20.3% regional benchmark, with broader national health rankings matching general community trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Biloela is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 10.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.2%) and English (28.6%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Biloela sits below broader averages, with 79.0% of residents holding citizenship, 85.1% born in Australia, and 89.5% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 61.3% of the local population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Evaluating parental country of birth, the three most prominent ancestries in Biloela are Australian at 32.2% (surpassing the 26.5% regional proportion), English at 28.6%, and Irish at 7.1%. Other specific backgrounds show divergence from wider trends: German heritage is elevated at 6.0% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Dutch accounts for 1.6% (versus 1.1%), and Maori represents 0.7% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Biloela is 36. 27.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Biloela tilts toward younger cohorts. Estimates through August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 29.7% of the community, higher than the 25.5% share across Regional Qld, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) represent 14.6%, below the 20.4% recorded regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 36 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The share of children and young adults (0 - 24) has shifted from 34.0% at Census to 32.6%.
Projections toward 2041 anticipate young to middle aged adults driving demographic growth, adding 183 residents (11%) to reach a total of 1,920, while the youth cohort is projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Biloela
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,692 at the 2021 Census → 5,847 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30252). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.