Biloela

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

As of Nov 2025, Biloela's population is estimated at around 5,805 based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation. This reflects an increase of 113 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,692. The current population was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,847 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 322 persons per square kilometer. Biloela's growth rate of 2.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 1.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. 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 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits. Therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of regional areas is anticipated nationally. The suburb of Biloela is expected to increase by 178 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Biloela has had minimal residential development activity with 2 dwelling approvals annually on average over the past five years (12 approvals total). This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs drive development rather than broader market demand. Notably, the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to the Rest of Qld and national averages, Biloela has much lower development activity. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. As of 2021, the estimated population per dwelling approval is 2333 people. By 2041, Biloela's population is projected to grow by 220 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

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

Biloela has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area: Biloela Splash Park, Multiple Dwelling Development, Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades, and Rooming Accommodation Development. The following details these key projects in order of potential relevance.

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The employment landscape in Biloela shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Biloela has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.9%.

As of June 2025, 3,407 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is 0.9% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 62.5%, slightly above Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Mining is particularly strong with an employment share 4.3 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance has a lower presence at 9.7% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force grew by 5.0%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld had an employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. 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.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Biloela's median taxpayer income was $55,571 and average was $68,932 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average). As of September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $63,345 and average would be around $78,576, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. In the 2021 Census, incomes in Biloela clustered around the 61st percentile nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution showed that 34.6% (2,008 individuals) earned between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the broader area where 31.7% fell into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retained 89.0% of their income.

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 evaluation, 88.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 11.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Biloela stood at 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 33.8% and rented ones making up 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $260, slightly higher than Non-Metro Qld's $240 figure. 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 account for 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 average for the Rest of Queensland.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (36.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (15.1%), secondary education (10.3%), and tertiary education (2.3%). Biloela's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,282 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 966) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 22.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.7, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

The level of general health in Biloela is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Biloela shows higher health outcomes compared to the national average, with a lower prevalence of common health conditions among its general population.

However, it has a higher prevalence among older cohorts at risk. Approximately 55% (~3,164 people) of Biloela's population have private health cover, which is very high. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.3 and 7.0% of residents respectively. A total of 72.2% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 70.9% in the rest of Queensland. Biloela has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 13.8% (801 people), compared to the 16.5% in the rest of Queensland.

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. Christianity was the main religion in Biloela, comprising 61.3% of people, compared to 64.5% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.2%), English (28.6%), and Irish (7.1%).

Notably, German ethnicity was overrepresented at 6.0%, compared to 6.5% regionally, Dutch at 1.6% versus 1.0%, and Maori at 0.7% against 0.4%.

Biloela's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Biloela's median age in 2021 was 36 years, lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age cohort was notably over-represented in Biloela at 14.8%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 65-74 age group was under-represented at 7.3%. Between 2021 and the present, the 0-4 age group grew from 6.5% to 7.2% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age cohort declined from 14.8% to 13.4%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 12.6% to 11.4%. Demographic modeling suggests Biloela's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to expand by 197 people (23%) from 859 to 1,057. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.