Bohle Plains

Bohle Plains lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch's validation of new addresses, the estimated population of Bohle Plains as of Feb 2026 is around 5,245. This reflects a growth of 1,256 people (31.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,989. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 4,886 in Jun 2024 and an additional 422 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 165 persons per square kilometer. Bohle Plains' growth exceeded both its SA4 region (7.1%) and SA3 area. Migration from other states contributed approximately 62% to population gains, with natural growth and overseas migration also positive factors.

AreaSearch uses 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, Bohle Plains is forecast to increase by 1,298 persons, reflecting a total increase of 17.9% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Bohle Plains was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Bohle Plains recorded approximately 94 residential properties granted approval per year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 471 homes were approved, with an additional 99 approved in FY-26 to date. Each dwelling built over the past five financial years has gained an average of 2 new residents annually, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $391,000. This year, there have been $4.9 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bohle Plains shows 439.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. All new construction has comprised detached houses, maintaining the area's low density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. With around 41 people per dwelling approval, Bohle Plains exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bohle Plains is expected to grow by 939 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bohle Plains 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 12 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are Living Gems Harris Crossing, The Reserve Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, and Kalynda Chase Estate, as detailed below.

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Employment conditions in Bohle Plains rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Bohle Plains has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, as of December 2025, which is 2.7% lower than Regional Queensland's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 69.8%, slightly higher than Regional Queensland's 65.4%.

According to Census responses, a low 4.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety (4.3 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 0.1% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.2%, while employment declined by 0.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points.

This contrasts with Regional Queensland where employment grew by 0.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bohle Plains' employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 1 July 2023, the suburb of Bohle Plains had a median income among taxpayers of $61,442 with the average level standing at $69,506. This is slightly above average nationally and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $67,531 (median) and $76,394 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Bohle Plains, between the 84th and 87th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 50.6% of residents (2,653 people), reflecting patterns seen the region where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 86th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Bohle Plains, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 94.7% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bohle Plains was at 14.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.1%) or rented (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345 respectively. Nationally, Bohle Plains's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents being less than the national figure of $375.

Bohle Plains features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.7% of all households, including 41.4% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.3%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Bohle Plains demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Bohle Plains lag behind regional benchmarks as of 2021, with 22.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 29.6%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2021. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bohle Plains has six active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route, collectively offering 66 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located 361 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode of transportation at 96%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 4.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately eleven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Bohle Plains are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Bohle Plains shows below-average health indicators based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover is high at approximately 55% of the total population (~2,871 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Queensland. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.3 and 7.8% of residents respectively. However, 74.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Queensland. The under-65 population has better health outcomes than average. Bohle Plains has 7.4% of residents aged 65 and over (388 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Bohle Plains had a lower than average cultural diversity, with 85.1% of its residents born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 90.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 52.6% of Bohle Plains' population. Judaism, however, was overrepresented, comprising 0.1% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.2%), English (27.3%), and Scottish (7.6%). Notably, Sri Lankan, South Australian, and Italian ethnicities had higher representations than the regional averages: Sri Lankan at 0.3% vs 0.1%, South Australian at 0.5% vs 0.5%, and Italian at 3.8% vs 2.4%.

Bohle Plains hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bohle Plains has a median age of 27 years, which is lower than the Regional Queensland average of 41 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional Queensland, Bohle Plains has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (27.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is above the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.4 years to 27. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 23.3% to 27.7%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 14.5% to 15.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 9.3% to 6.6%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 6.2% to 4.5%. Population forecasts for Bohle Plains in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 359 people (25%) from 1,452 to 1,812. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is projected to decline by 31 people.