Biloela

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Biloela is around 5,859, reflecting an increase of 167 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 2.9% change from the previous population count of 5,692 people. The current resident population estimate of 5,847 was derived by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 325 persons per square kilometer for Biloela. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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 adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, regional areas across the nation are anticipated to experience lower quartile growth, with the suburb of Biloela expected to increase by 178 persons to reach a total population of 6,037 by 2041. This reflects an overall gain of 2.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Biloela had minimal residential development activity between 2014 and 2018, with an average of two dwelling approvals per year. This totals to twelve approvals over the five-year period. The low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where housing needs typically drive development rather than broad market demand.

Notably, the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics on an individual project basis. 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 in Biloela is 2333 people.

By 2041, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects a growth of 166 residents. If current development rates persist, 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 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to influence the region: Biloela Splash Park, Multiple Dwelling Development, Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades, and Rooming Accommodation Development. These are detailed below for their likely 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 balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently featured. The unemployment rate in Biloela is 4.5%. Employment stability has been maintained over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregated statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 3,360 employed residents in Biloela, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is 0.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Biloela stands at 75.3%, surpassing Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census responses indicate that only 2.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in mining, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance sectors.

Biloela has a strong specialization in mining, with an employment share 4.3 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a limited presence, with 9.7% employment compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Local employment opportunities exist, but many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Biloela increased by 0.3%, while labour force grew by 1.2%, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Biloela's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 11.4% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 the Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,078 (median) and $75,763 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Biloela are around the 61st percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, 34.6% of the community earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,027 individuals), which is similar to the broader area where 31.7% fall into this bracket. After accounting for 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 evaluation, 88.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 11.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Biloela stood at 25.6%, with mortgaged properties at 33.8% and rented ones at 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Biloela was $260, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Biloela's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 versus 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 comprise the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households making up 3.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, 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. This includes 15.1% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

Biloela's health indicators show below-average outcomes, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 3,194 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.3 and 7.0% of residents respectively. About 72.2% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among the working-age population are generally typical. The area has 13.9% of residents aged 65 and over (814 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland, with national rankings 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 predominant religion in Biloela is Christianity, comprising 61.3% of the population, compared to 52.2% across the rest of Queensland. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Biloela are Australian (32.2%), English (28.6%), and Irish (7.1%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 6.0%, compared to 4.7% regionally, while Dutch ancestry stands at 1.6% (vs 1.1%) and Maori at 0.7% (vs 0.8%).

Biloela's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Biloela's median age is 36, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland figure of 41 years, and marginally lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Queensland average, Biloela has a notably over-represented age group of 25-34 year-olds (15.3%), while those aged 65-74 are under-represented (7.3%). From 2021 to present, the population percentage of 25 to 34-year-olds has increased from 14.4% to 15.3%. Conversely, the percentage of 5 to 14-year-olds has decreased from 14.8% to 12.7%, and those aged 45 to 54 have dropped from 12.6% to 11.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Biloela's age profile will evolve significantly. The number of people in the 25-34 age group is projected to increase by 160 individuals (an 18% expansion) from 896 to 1,057. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.