Bokarina

Bokarina lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Feb 2026, the suburb of Bokarina's estimated population is around 2,739. This reflects an increase of 804 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,935. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,651 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 524 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,574 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Bokarina's growth rate of 41.6% since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.0% 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts lacking specific splits. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of national regional areas by 2041, with Bokarina expected to expand by 560 persons, reflecting an overall reduction of 4.5% 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 averaged around 110 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 552 homes were approved, with another 16 approved so far in FY-26. This averages out to about 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during these years.

The average construction value of these dwellings is around $896,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26 alone, there have been $23.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Bokarina has approximately 273.0% more building activity per person, which is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest in the area. The new development consists of 15.0% detached houses and 85.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 99.0% houses. This denser development provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The location has approximately 19 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. However, population projections show stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Bokarina should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are St Clair, Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, Birtinya Social Housing Project, and Birtinya Town Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Bokarina significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Bokarina has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,125 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Bokarina was at 55.0%, significantly lower than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 21.3% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The ratio of 0.9 workers per resident indicated substantial local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.7%, while employment declined by 2.7%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 estimated future demand within Bokarina. Over five years, national employment was forecast to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Bokarina's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Bokarina has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to the latest data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Bokarina is $62,029, with an average income of $89,224. This compares to figures for the rest of Queensland, which are $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $68,176 and an average income of $98,066 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Bokarina all rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 88th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 28.6% of the community (783 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 31.7% fall into the same category. Notably, 39.9% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that contributes to robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Bokarina, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure, which was 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bokarina stood at 30.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 43.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, surpassing Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Bokarina was recorded at $530, compared to Non-Metro Qld's figure of $375 and the national average of $345. Nationally, Bokarina's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

In Bokarina, residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 31.7% of residents hold university qualifications compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 23.6% in the SA3 area. This educational advantage is notable with Bachelor degrees being the most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.3% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (23.6%).

Educational participation is high in the area, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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

Bokarina has ten active public transport stops operating within its boundaries, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by three different routes that collectively facilitate 681 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport facilities is rated as good, with residents typically residing approximately 225 meters from their nearest stop. Primarily residential in nature, most Bokarina residents commute outward from the area. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 92%, while cycling constitutes 3%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 21.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 97 trips per day, equating to approximately 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 shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have 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 Rest of 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 report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Bokarina has 11.2% of residents aged 65 and over (306 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of 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 citizens, 82.0% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Bokarina, comprising 43.0% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to regional figures, with 0.0% in Bokarina versus 0.1% across Rest of Qld.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (33.7%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (8.6%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.4% compared to the regional figure of 0.2%, New Zealand at 1.0% versus 0.9%, and South African at 0.8% versus 0.5%.

Bokarina's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Bokarina's median age is 37 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 and essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38. The 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented in Bokarina at 15.5%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 2.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 10.6% to 12.9%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 16.8% to 15.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Bokarina's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 9%, adding 26 residents to reach 331. Conversely, both the 35 to 44 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.