Boondall

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

Boondall's population is estimated at around 10,443 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 840 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,603 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,430 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 960 persons per square kilometer. Boondall's 8.7% growth since census positions it within 0.5 percentage points of the SA4 region (9.2%). Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilised. Moving forward, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected for Boondall, with an anticipated expansion by 1,101 persons to 2041 reflecting an overall increase of 10.4% over the 16 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 averaged around 50 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 251 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built resulted in an average of 2.3 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. New homes are being constructed at an average 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, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Boondall shows approximately 68% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 32nd percentile nationally, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. New building activity comprises 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% attached dwellings, reflecting an increasing blend of housing types across price ranges. This marks a significant shift from the current housing mix of 83.0% houses, likely due to reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands.

The area has an estimated 535 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate Boondall will add 1,088 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Eleven infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable ones include Taigum Gardens Estate (Stages 3 & 4), the townhouse development at 291-293 Zillmere Road, Zillmere Social Housing Units, and the redevelopment of Taigum Square Shopping Centre. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Boondall maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Boondall has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.5% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 9.9%. As of December 2025, there are 5,972 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Boondall is 72.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 19.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and education & training sectors. Boondall has a particular specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, construction employment is limited at 6.9%, compared to the regional average of 9.0%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 9.9% while labour force grew by 9.8%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, labour force expand by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boondall's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Boondall suburb had a median taxpayer income of $55,815 and an average income of $66,722 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was slightly lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,156 (median) and $74,302 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Boondall cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 37.5% of the population (3,916 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. After housing expenses, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Boondall's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boondall was at 31.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.8% and rented ones at 28.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent was $415, higher than Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Boondall's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Boondall features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 23.7% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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 35.4% in the SA3 area. This difference indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. 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 account for 11.8% and certificates 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

Boondall has 46 active public transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 24 individual routes collectively providing 2,138 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 207 meters from their nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 82%, while train accounts for 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4.

According to the 2021 Census, 19.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 305 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Boondall is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Boondall faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (~5,601 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.3 and 8.0% of residents respectively. However, 68.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,837 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%, with national rankings generally in line with the general population.

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 predominant religion, accounting for 52.0% of Boondall's population. The 'Other' religious category had an overrepresentation in Boondall, comprising 2.7% compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.3%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (10.7%). Notably, Samoan (0.9%) was overrepresented in Boondall compared to regional figures, as were Maori (1.2%) and New Zealand (1.0%).

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

Boondall's median age is 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38. The 85+ age group makes up 3.0% of Boondall's population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort constitutes 11.3%. Between 2021 and present day, the 85+ age group has increased from 2.3% to 3.0%, whereas the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 12.1% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate a significant shift in Boondall's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 115%, reaching 673 people from the current 313. Those aged 65 and above are projected to contribute 60% of this growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.