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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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and address changes checked by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Biloela has an estimated population of 5,847 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 155 people (2.7%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,692 residents. The change is calculated from the resident population of 5,847, determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP figures (June 2025) and address verifications post-Census. This headcount yields a density of 324 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and capacity for prospective expansion.
The suburb of Biloela's 2.7% growth since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.5%), showing competitive local dynamics. Overseas migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 56.99999999999999% of the overall population gains lately. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, or for periods beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are utilized. Because these state figures do not detail age cohorts, AreaSearch applies age-based growth weighting matched to the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 base data) for each group. Given these expected demographic transitions, regional growth in the lower national quartile is projected, with the suburb of Biloela predicted to add 155 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 2.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Biloela experiences very little home building activity, averaging 2 dwelling approvals annually (amounting to 12 over the last five years). Such low figures are standard for country localities where housing requirements are moderate and building is restricted by local demand and utilities. With so few approvals, single building projects can heavily skew annual rates and comparisons. Biloela experiences a much lower level of construction compared to Rest of Qld. This building rate is also significantly under national averages. Additionally, all recent building approvals are for standalone houses, reflecting country preferences for space and seclusion.
Having 2338 people per dwelling approval highlights this quiet, low-activity construction environment. Looking forward, Biloela is projected to add 155 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building rates, the supply of new homes might not keep pace with population growth, which could increase buyer competition and support higher prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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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Local infrastructure projects, developments, and planning schemes have a major impact on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects likely to affect the area. Major developments include Biloela Splash Park, Multiple Dwelling Development, Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades, and Rooming Accommodation Development, with detailed listings below showing the most relevant items.
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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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Biloela has a balanced workforce of blue and white collar positions, featuring strong representation in industrial and manufacturing jobs, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, compiled by AreaSearch from regional statistics. As of March 2026, 3,312 residents are employed, with the jobless rate sitting 0.9% lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, and participation in the workforce is exceptionally high (72.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census records show a low 2.9% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.
Resident employment is centered in mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Mining shows a particularly high concentration, with local employment rates at 4.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs only 9.7% of local workers, compared to 16.1% in Regional Qld. Although jobs exist locally, many residents appear to travel outside the area for work, based on the ratio of the Census working population to local residents. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader region, the labor force shrank by 5.0% and employment fell by 3.2% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 1.7 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Biloela. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment in Biloela will rise by 4.9% over five years and 11.4% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and excludes local population changes).
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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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO for postcode regions aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Biloela has a median taxpayer income of $55,571 and an average of $68,932. This sits slightly above national figures, contrasting with a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate levels of approximately $61,884 (median) and $76,763 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in Biloela sit around the 61st percentile nationally.
Income brackets show 34.6% of the population (2,023 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is close to the regional rate of 31.7%. After paying for housing, residents keep 89.0% of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary capacity.
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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An analysis of housing types in Biloela from the latest Census shows 88.4% were separate houses and 11.7% were other housing styles (townhouses, flats, or alternative dwellings), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership in Biloela was lower than the regional rate, standing at 25.6%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (33.8%) or rented (40.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $260, compared to the regional figure of $345.
Locally, mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly under the national figure 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 represent 69.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 30.9%, couples without children at 26.5%, and single parent families at 10.3%. The remaining 30.9% are non-family households, made up of single occupants at 27.0% and group housing at 3.9%. The median occupancy rate of 2.5 residents is identical to the Regional Qld average.
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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The region displays lower educational attainment rates, with university graduates (14.9%) representing less than half the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a gap as well as an opportunity for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational training is common, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (36.1%). School enrollment is quite high, with 33.3% of the population currently undertaking studies. This is comprised of 15.1% in primary school, 10.3% in high school, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary education.
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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Health metrics suggest lower outcomes in Biloela based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with common conditions slightly more frequent than average across youth and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high at roughly 55% (~3,187 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common medical issues locally, affecting 8.3 and 7.0% of the community respectively, while 72.2% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health indicators for the working-age population are generally normal.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the population (830 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%, with national health comparisons matching the broader public.
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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Biloela displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 79.0% of the population, 85.1% born locally in Australia, and 89.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 61.3% of the community, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Biloela are Australian at 32.2% of the population (higher than the regional average of 26.5%), English at 28.6%, and Irish at 7.1%. There are also distinct differences for other groups: German background is overrepresented at 6.0% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Dutch at 1.6% (compared to 1.1%), and Maori at 0.7% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Biloela is 36. 27.5% 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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Biloela has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 35 - 44 cohort has a higher representation (15.3% locally), while the 65 - 74 age bracket is under-represented (7.5%). Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 14.3% to 15.3% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.8% to 12.8%. Projections suggest Biloela's age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 143 people (17%) from 871 to 1,015, while the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 groups will contract.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 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 May 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.