Boondall

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

The suburb of Boondall's population is estimated at around 10,594 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 991 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,603 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 10,285 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 974 persons per square kilometer. Boondall's growth rate of 10.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 9.1% and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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 inline 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 expected expansion by 1,352 persons to 2041 reflecting an increase of 9.8% in total 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 allocated from statistical area data shows Boondall averaged approximately 50 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 251 homes. As of FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 gained around 2.3 new residents per year, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $468,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In this financial year, there have been $38.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Boondall shows approximately 68% of the construction activity per person and places among the 32nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. New building activity consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% attached dwellings, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types across various price ranges. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current housing mix of 83.0% houses.

With around 535 people per dwelling approval, Boondall indicates a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Boondall is projected to add 1,043 residents by 2041. Given 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, with major ones including Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), 291-293 Zillmere Road Townhouse Development, Zillmere Social Housing Units, and Taigum Square Shopping Centre Redevelopment.

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

Boondall has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 9.9%. As of December 2025, 5,972 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 73.6%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. Approximately 19.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and education & training. Boondall has a particular specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 9.0%.

Employment opportunities within Boondall may be limited, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 9.9%, labour force grew by 9.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 4.4%. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell slightly to 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Boondall's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

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

Boondall suburb has a median taxpayer income of $55,815 and an average of $66,722 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly lower than national averages, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $58,236 and average income $72,799. By September 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $61,346 (median) and $73,334 (average), based on a 9.91% increase from financial year 2023 as per the Wage Price Index growth. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Boondall cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 37.5% of Boondall's population (3,972 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to surrounding regions where 33.3% occupy this range. After housing expenses, 84.9% of income remains for other expenditures. 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boondall was 31.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.8% and rented at 28.7%. Median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, below Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent was $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Boondall's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $375.

Boondall features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical 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 make up 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 matches 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 hold 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 at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are prominent with 34.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 23.0%.

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

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 24 individual routes, collectively providing 2138 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 207 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 82%, while 10% use train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. 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 among both younger and older age cohorts.

The area has a private health cover rate of approximately 54%, which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 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 typical. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 18.2% (1,928 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. National rankings for health indicators in Boondall are broadly 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 dominant religion, comprising 52.0%. The 'Other' religious category was overrepresented in Boondall at 2.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (24.3%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (10.7%). Notably, Samoan (0.9% vs 0.9%), Maori (1.2% vs 1.1%), and New Zealand (1.0% vs 1.0%) groups were similarly represented in Boondall as regionally.

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

Boondall has a median age of 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 85+ age group comprises 3.2% of Boondall's population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 11.3%. Between 2021 and present day, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.8% to 6.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 12.1% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Boondall's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 111%, reaching 714 people from the current 339. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 62% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.