Biloela

Biloela has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Biloela is around 5,847. This figure reflects an increase of 155 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,692. The latest estimate was inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the June 2025 ABS ERP data release. This results in a population density ratio of 324 persons per square kilometer. Between censuses, Biloela grew by 2.7%, which is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of 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 lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. By 2041, aggregated SA2-level projections anticipate lower quartile growth for regional areas nationwide. The suburb of Biloela is expected to increase by 155 persons over this period, reflecting a total gain of 2.6%.

The level of residential development activity in Biloela is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Biloela has seen minimal residential development activity, with an average of two dwelling approvals per year over the past five years (a total of 12 approvals). This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs are typically met on a local basis rather than driven by broader market demand. It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to the rest of Queensland and national averages, Biloela has much lower development activity. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. As of now, there are an estimated 2334 people in the area per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Biloela is expected to grow by 155 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Biloela has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that could affect this region: Biloela Splash Park, Multiple Dwelling Development, Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades, and Rooming Accommodation Development. These are the key initiatives likely to have the most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Biloela presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.4%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Biloela has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation from manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 3,334 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Biloela is high at 73.5%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Census responses show that only 2.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance sectors. Biloela has a notably high concentration in mining, with employment levels at 4.3 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 9.7% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 16.1%. Many residents may commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Biloela's labour force decreased by 3.4%, while employment declined by 2.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Biloela's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 11.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of Biloela has a median taxpayer income of $55,571 and an average income of $68,932 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is slightly above the national average, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $61,884 (median) and $76,763 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Biloela are around the 61st percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 34.6% of Biloela's community earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,023 individuals), similar to the region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 89.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

Biloela is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Biloela, as per the latest Census data, 88.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 11.7% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This differs from Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Biloela stood at 25.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.8% and rented dwellings accounting for 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Biloela was recorded at $260, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Biloela's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Biloela features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 69.1% of all households, including 30.9% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Regional Queensland average.

Educational outcomes in Biloela fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (36.1%). Educational participation is high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 15.1% in primary, 10.3% in secondary, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.1% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health outcomes in Biloela are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Biloela, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,187 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.3 and 7.0% of residents respectively. 72.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (830 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

Biloela ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Biloela's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 79.0% of its population being citizens, 85.1% born in Australia, and 89.5% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Biloela is Christianity, comprising 61.3% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Queensland. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (32.2%), English (28.6%), and Irish (7.1%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented in Biloela at 6.0%, compared to 4.7% regionally, Dutch at 1.6% versus 1.1%, and Maori at 0.7% versus 0.8%.

Biloela's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Biloela's median age is 36, which is lower than Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and marginally lower than Australia's 38 years. The 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented in Biloela at 15.3%, compared to the Regional Qld average, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 7.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 14.3% to 15.3% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 12.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Biloela's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 25-34 age group is projected to expand notably, increasing by 143 people (17%) from 871 to 1,015. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.