Boondall

Boondall has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, Boondall's estimated population as of Nov 2025 is around 10,594. This reflects an increase of 991 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,603. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 10,285 residents following examination of ABS ERP data (June 2024) and 86 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 974 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Boondall's growth of 10.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (9.0%) and national average, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, the Boondall (SA2) is expected to increase by approximately 1,351 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of around 9.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Boondall recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Boondall recorded around 50 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 251 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.3 people moved to the area per new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $468,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $38.2 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Boondall records about 68% of building activity per person and ranks among the 32nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice that supports interest in existing properties. New building activity comprises 64.0% standalone homes and 36.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 83.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Boondall indicates a mature market with around 535 people per approval.

Population forecasts suggest Boondall will gain 1,042 residents by 2041 (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), 291-293 Zillmere Road Townhouse Development, Zillmere Social Housing Units, and Taigum Square Shopping Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Boondall has been broadly consistent with national averages

Boondall has a skilled labor force with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 11.1%.

As of September 2025, there are 5857 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Boondall is equal to Greater Brisbane's rate of 64.5%. Key industries employing residents include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, construction is underrepresented, with only 6.9% of Boondall's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 11.1%, while labor force grew by 10.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labor force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boondall's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Boondall had a median taxpayer income of $55,815 and an average income of $66,722. These figures are slightly below the national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,346 and $73,334 respectively. As per the 2021 Census, Boondall's household, family, and personal incomes rank at the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 37.5% of Boondall residents (3,972 individuals) earn between $1,500 to $2,999 annually, similar to the regional level of 33.3%. After accounting for housing costs, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Boondall is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As evaluated at the latest Census, dwelling structure in Boondall comprised 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 56.6% houses and 43.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boondall was at 31.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.8%) or rented (28.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boondall was $1,800, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure in Boondall was recorded at $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $400. Nationally, Boondall's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 72.4% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 23.7% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

The educational profile of Boondall exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Boondall trail regional area show that 26.9% of residents aged 15 and above have university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 35.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas make up 11.8% and certificates account for 23.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in secondary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Boondall shows that there are 46 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 24 individual routes serving these stops, which together facilitate 2,138 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 207 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 305 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Boondall are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Boondall shows below-average health outcomes, with common conditions more prevalent among both younger and older residents compared to average SA2 areas. Private health cover stands at approximately 54%, slightly higher than the average but lower than Greater Brisbane's 60.2%.

The most frequent medical conditions are asthma (8.3%) and mental health issues (8.0%). Conversely, 68.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.7% in Greater Brisbane. Boondall has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.6%, with 1,864 people falling into this category, compared to 14.3% across Greater Brisbane.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Boondall was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Boondall's population showed high cultural diversity, with 27.0% born overseas and 20.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Boondall, comprising 52.0%. The 'Other' religious category was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane (2.7% vs 1.7%).

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (24.3%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (10.7%). Notably, Samoan (0.9%) and Maori (1.2%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Boondall's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Boondall's median age is 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38. The 75-84 age group comprises 6.5% of Boondall's population, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.8% to 6.5%, whereas the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 11.2% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Boondall's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 129%, reaching 705 people from the current 307. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 62% of the population growth. Conversely, the 35-44 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.