Bokarina

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

As of Feb 2026, Bokarina's population is estimated at around 2739. This reflects an increase of 804 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1935. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2651 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1574 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bokarina's growth rate of 41.6% since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of Qld's 9.1%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with base year 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. Looking ahead, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Bokarina expected to increase by 830 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 27.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bokarina among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bokarina had around 109 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 546 homes were approved, with 16 more already approved in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling was recorded.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more choices and enabling population growth. The average value of new homes being built is $896,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, there have been $23.6 million in commercial approvals, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Rest of Qld, Bokarina has 263.0% higher development activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 15.0% standalone homes and 85.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards denser development to provide more affordable housing options. At around 20 people per approval, Bokarina is developing rapidly. Future projections estimate Bokarina will add 742 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show Bokarina adding 742 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bokarina has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects expected to affect the region. Notable initiatives include St Clair, Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, Birtinya Social Housing Project, and Birtinya Town Centre. The following details projects deemed most relevant:.

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The labour market in Bokarina shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Bokarina has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, Bokarina had 1,108 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% points lower than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Bokarina was 54.3%, compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%. A moderate 21.3% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.3% compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.9 indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and November 2025, Bokarina's labour force decreased by 3.3%, while employment declined by 3.7%, increasing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years (May-25 to May-30) and 13.7% over ten years (May-25 to May-35). Applying these projections to Bokarina's employment mix suggests local employment growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Bokarina had one of Australia's highest income levels according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. Its median taxpayer income was $62,029 and average income stood at $89,224, compared to Regional Qld's figures of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,176 (median) and $98,066 (average), based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census data showed Bokarina's household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 75th and 88th percentiles nationally. The suburb's earnings profile indicated that 28.6% of locals (783 people) earned between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to metropolitan regions at 31.7%. A substantial proportion, 39.9%, earned above $3,000 per week, reflecting strong economic capacity throughout the district. High housing costs consumed 15.6% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Bokarina is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Bokarina, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings. In Regional Qld, this was 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bokarina was 30.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.1% and rented ones at 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Bokarina was $530, compared to Regional Qld's $375. Nationally, Bokarina's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,400 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bokarina features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.3% of all households, including 40.7% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households comprising 3.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Bokarina shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Bokarina is notably high, with 31.7% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This compares to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 23.6% in the SA3 area. University qualifications include bachelor degrees (20.0%), postgraduate qualifications (7.6%), and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (23.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary education (12.9%), secondary education (10.9%), and tertiary education (4.6%).

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

A total of ten public transport stops are currently operational within Bokarina. These stops facilitate a mix of bus services. Three distinct routes serve these stops, collectively facilitating 681 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport is rated as good, with residents typically residing approximately 225 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Private cars remain the primary mode of transportation for residents at 92%, while cycling accounts for 3%.

On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in Bokarina, surpassing the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 21.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 97 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 68 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bokarina is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Bokarina demonstrates superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (1,713 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.0% of residents and asthma impacting 6.1%. Notably, 75.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 67.6% in Regional Qld. The under-65 population exhibits better-than-average health outcomes. Bokarina has 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over (334 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Bokarina's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.4% of its population being Australian citizens and 82.0% born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 94.3% of the population. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.0% of Bokarina's people.

Judaism, however, was not represented in Bokarina, compared to a regional average of 0.1%. The top three parental ancestry groups were English (33.7%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (8.6%). Hungarian ancestry was notably overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to the regional average of 0.2%. New Zealand ancestry was also overrepresented, with 1.0% in Bokarina versus 0.9% regionally, as was South Australian ancestry at 0.8% versus 0.5%.

Bokarina's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Bokarina, aged 37 years, has a median age notably lower than Queensland's regional average of 41 and closely aligned with Australia's median of 38. The 35-44 age group is significantly over-represented in Bokarina at 15.6%, compared to the regional Queensland average, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 3.2%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.6% to 12.8% of Bokarina's population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 16.8% to 14.9%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 15.3% to 14.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Bokarina's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 cohort, projected to increase by 37%, adding 143 residents to reach a total of 532.