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North Booval has an estimated 3,186 residents, up from 3,041 at the 2021 Census — a change of 145 people, or 4.8%. That puts 1,048 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of North Booval has an estimated population of approximately 3,186, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic releases with validated address additions made post-Census. Comparing this with the 3,041 people recorded in the 2021 Census reveals an addition of 145 people (4.8%). The calculation stems from AreaSearch assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 1 validated new addresses identified following the Census benchmark. With 1,048 persons per square kilometer, population density sits roughly on par with typical benchmarks seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 63.0% of recent population additions. In preparing local projections, AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling built from a 2022 base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent or extends past post-2032 horizons, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts (released in 2023 from 2021 baselines) are applied. Because these state figures omit granular age splits, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (2022 baseline) across cohorts. Looking forward across demographic trajectories, aggregated SA2 figures indicate the suburb of North Booval is on track for above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, expanding by 465 persons to 2041, which represents an overall 16-year increase of 14.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approval data compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical metrics shows the area averaging approximately 3 home approvals annually, accumulating roughly 17 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 3 granted during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25 over the past 5 financial years, population inflow balanced well against additions at an average of 1.9 new residents per approved dwelling, fostering steady local conditions; however, this ratio has climbed to 4 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing toward heightened competition and constrained supply.
With an average construction value of $312,000, new builds sit below regional cost benchmarks and provide relatively affordable development opportunities. When measured against Greater Brisbane, per-capita construction volumes in the area fall considerably short (93.0% below regional average per person). Although development throughput has shown recent gains, this limited supply pipeline tends to bolster existing dwelling values. The low volume relative to national averages underscores established market maturity and prospective site limitations. Half of recent approvals comprise freestanding dwellings (50.0%) and the other half comprises medium and high-density housing (50.0%). This transition toward compact formats offers lower barriers to entry for first-home purchasers, downsizers, and investors, while representing a notable pivot away from an existing stock dominated by houses (85.0%). With around 489 people per dwelling approval, the precinct demonstrates characteristics typical of a mature residential market. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate the local headcount expanding by 465 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should the pace of residential construction persist at current levels, housing output could lag demographic expansion, potentially intensifying purchaser demand and placing upward pressure on local pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Booval
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside North Booval, worth an estimated $62 billion. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $65 billion. 12 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and property dynamics are heavily shaped by civil infrastructure works and major regional planning. AreaSearch has identified 5 active initiatives positioned to influence the surrounding catchment. Prominent among these works are Bundamba Creek Environmental Restoration & Linear Park, Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion, Riverstone Rise Estate, and Mary and Williams Streets Intersection Upgrade.
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Bundamba Creek Environmental Restoration & Linear Park
A multi-stage environmental restoration program along Bundamba Creek jointly funded by the Australian Government's Urban Rivers and Catchments Program ($3M) and Ipswich City Council ($1M). Works include streambank stabilisation, erosion control, weed removal, native revegetation and habitat enhancement across priority sites including Jack Barkley Park at North Booval. Since September 2024, over 781 metres of creek bank and more than one hectare of riparian land have been restored, with nearly 50,000 native plants installed. The broader program also incorporates Ironpot Creek and Woogaroo Creek.Longer-term plans include creation of a continuous linear park and shared pathway with boardwalks and community recreation areas.
Munro Bundamba
Munro by Azure Development Group is a $59 million masterplanned residential community located in Bundamba, comprising 100 terrace residences across a 4.7-hectare estate. The gated community features a resort-style pool, private resident pavilion, and expansive landscaped open space. Civil works and residential construction are actively progressing under Azure's building arm.
Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion
Expansion of the Bundamba Industrial Precinct to deliver new serviced industrial lots, road and utility infrastructure, and improved freight access including integration with the Bundamba Bypass and surrounding transport network. The project continues to be identified by Ipswich City Council as a strategic employment and industrial growth area.
Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2
A major expansion delivering 200 new beds and a multi-storey acute clinical services building. Key features include a new Emergency Department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a Central Sterilisation Service Department. Internal fit-outs began on lower levels in late 2025, with major structural work continuing into 2026 to support the fast-growing West Moreton population.
145 Chermside Road Multiple Residential
Development application for a Material Change of Use to establish Multiple Residential housing comprising 3 attached townhouses at 145 Chermside Road. The proposal includes associated car parking, private open space, landscaping, and civil infrastructure connections under assessment by Ipswich City Council.
Ipswich Better Bus Network
A three-stage bus network improvement program for Ipswich funded by a $70 million state investment. Stage 1 commenced in November 2025, introducing four new routes (501, 520, 522, 523) and upgrades to existing services, benefiting over 42,300 residents. Stage 2 (late 2026) and Stage 3 (2027) are in planning to extend services to Yamanto, Ripley, and Karalee.
North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct
Stage 1 focuses on the redevelopment of the North Ipswich Reserve, featuring a new contemporary Western Grandstand with a minimum of 2,000 seats, new field lighting, and upgraded player facilities including changerooms and medical rooms. As of May 2026, the project is undergoing community consultation for its formal designation as a Major Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Facility. This first phase is a critical step toward the long-term vision of a 12,000-seat boutique rectangular stadium to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic legacy.
Scenic Views Estate Brassall
Residential development project in Brassall featuring family homes with scenic views. Development includes infrastructure for roads, utilities, and landscaping to support new housing in growing Springfield-Ipswich corridor. Situated just 6km northwest of the Ipswich CBD, enjoying wonderful district views of the surrounding bushland, with great access to the Warrego Highway and Ipswich rail lines.
1,371 residents of North Booval are employed, from a labour force of 1,493. Unemployment sits at 8.2%, with participation at 59.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,815, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A cross-section of white and blue collar occupations characterizes the local labor pool, underpinned by substantial representation across manufacturing and industrial operations, an unemployment rate of 8.2%, and annual job growth estimated at 12.0% via AreaSearch statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 1,371 residents are employed; however, the local jobless rate sits 3.8% above Greater Brisbane's 4.3%, and labor market involvement trails noticeably with a participation rate of 59.8% against 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicated just 11.2% working remotely from home, a metric subject to the prevailing impacts of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment drivers for the local workforce consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Notably, local specialization in manufacturing is prominent, capturing an employment concentration 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.2% of resident workers, underperforming the 8.9% observed across Greater Brisbane. Census resident versus workplace tallies indicate the predominantly suburban environment provides limited employment positions directly within its boundaries. According to AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM indicators across the year to March 2026, local headcount in work grew by 12.0% alongside a 9.1% expansion in the total labor force, bringing about an unemployment drop of 2.4 percentage points. Across the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, while its unemployment rate ticked upward by 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national industry projections from Mar-26 provide context on workforce trends over five and ten-year spans. Nationwide, job numbers are modeled to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral outlooks against the local industry baseline suggests local employment growth of 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative extrapolation without localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Booval is $1,327 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $637 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,709 a year against an average of $52,683. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, resident taxpayers in the suburb of North Booval generated a median income of $47,709 and an average of $52,683, lagging the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 as well as national benchmarks. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $53,129 (median) and $58,668 (average). In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 17th and 22nd percentiles nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 32.4% of local earners (1,032 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning closely with the 33.3% regional benchmark. Substantial living cost pressures leave residents with 83.1% of income remaining, placing the area in the 21st percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Booval had 1,092 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 4% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 22.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local residential landscape was composed of 85.3% houses alongside 14.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro where houses accounted for 73.5% and other forms made up 26.5%. Outright home ownership reached 24.3%, slightly trailing Brisbane metro, while 28.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 47.4% were occupied by tenants. Typical housing expenses remained well below broader urban averages: median monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,300 versus $1,863 for Brisbane metro, and median weekly rent was $295 compared to $380 regionally.
Across Australia as a whole, local mortgage costs sit well under the $1,863 national average, and rental payments are considerably lower than the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Booval counted 1,092 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 70.5%, comprising couples with children (26.1%), single parent families (21.7%), and couples without children (21.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.5%, consisting primarily of lone person households (24.9%) and group households (4.2%). The average household size stands at 2.6 people, mirroring the wider Greater Brisbane metric.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.2% of adults in North Booval hold a university qualification, including 8.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels show an underrepresentation of tertiary degrees, with 12.2% of residents holding higher education credentials compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane, highlighting a key target for future skill initiatives. Among higher qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 8.0%, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas each account for 2.1%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational training, broken down into certificates (29.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.3%). A substantial 31.6% of local residents participate in ongoing learning programs. Within this cohort, primary education enrolments represent 12.9%, secondary education accounts for 9.1%, and tertiary education participation stands at 3.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around North Booval means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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59.8% of residents in North Booval report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics reveal significant public health pressures across the community, with health issues impacting both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance participation is notably constrained, covering roughly 48% of the population (~1,531 people), well below the 55.8% seen across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread medical challenges, affecting 13.9 and 11.5% of the local population, respectively, while 59.8% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Elevated rates of chronic illness place pressure on working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 12.5% of the population (398 people), undercutting the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators generally tracking in step with broader nationwide percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Booval is largely Australian-born, at 84.7% of residents, with 8.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.0%) and English (27.7%). 5.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show a relatively homogeneous demographic profile, with 88.4% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 84.7% born locally, and 91.4% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 45.1% of the community. In terms of relative divergence, Other affiliations represent 0.7% of the populace, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. The primary reported parental ancestries are Australian at 29.0% (substantially exceeding the regional average of 23.2%), English at 27.7%, and Irish at 6.9%. Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive local representations, including German at 5.5% (vs 4.2% regionally), Samoan at 2.6% (vs 0.9% regionally), and Maori at 1.1% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Booval is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 30.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The local age distribution is younger than that of Greater Brisbane. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 36.0% of the populace against 31.8% regionally, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) make up 12.5% compared to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane. As at August 2026, the estimated median age of 33 matches the 2021 Census baseline, remaining 3 years younger than the Greater Brisbane Census benchmark of 36 and beneath the national figure of 38. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 27.5% at the Census to 29.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, the retiree and elderly cohort is projected to see the strongest gain, expanding by 211 residents (53%) to reach 609, while young to middle aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Booval
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,041 at the 2021 Census → 3,186 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32168). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.