North Booval

North Booval 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, as of Nov 2025, North Booval's estimated population is around 3,172. This reflects a 4.3% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 3,041 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,166 residents in Jun 2024, following ABS ERP data release, and two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,043 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 63.0% of overall gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in Jun 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, North Booval is expected to increase by 477 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 15.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in North Booval, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

North Booval recorded approximately 4 residential properties granted approval annually, with around 21 homes approved between financial years FY-21 and FY-25. No dwellings have been approved in FY-26 so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.1 new residents arrived per new home.

However, this figure has accelerated to 7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating increasing demand and tightening supply. Development projects averaged $485,000 in construction value, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Brisbane, North Booval had significantly less development activity, at 89.0% below the regional average per person as of recent figures. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. However, construction activity has intensified recently. This activity remains under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New construction in North Booval has been completely comprised of townhouses or apartments, a significant departure from existing housing patterns which are currently 85.0% houses.

This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. It also suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 487 people per dwelling approval, North Booval shows a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 494 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified five key projects impacting the area: Bundamba State Secondary College Redevelopment, Mary and Williams Streets Intersection Upgrade, Riverstone Rise Estate, Bundamba Creek Environmental Restoration & Linear Park.

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North Booval shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

North Booval's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 9.0% as of September 2025.

The area has seen a 4.5% employment growth in the past year. There are currently 1,300 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 56.1%, lagging behind Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a particular specialization in the latter, employing 1.7 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, accounting for only 4.2% of jobs compared to the regional 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population numbers. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 4.5%, while the labour force grew by 2.4%, leading to a 1.9 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment during this period. State-wide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% between November 2024 and 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Booval's current employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The suburb of North Booval has a median taxpayer income of $47,709 and an average income of $52,683 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income in North Booval would be approximately $52,437 and the average income around $57,904, considering a 9.91% increase since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in North Booval fall between the 17th and 22nd percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is dominant, with 32.4% of residents (1,027 people), similar to regional levels where this group also represents 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in North Booval, with only 83.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

North Booval is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Booval's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Booval was at 24.3%, similar to Brisbane metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.3% and rented ones at 47.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in North Booval was $295, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, North Booval's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 70.5% of all households, including 26.1% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 21.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.5%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 12.2%, significantly below Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 29.7%. Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.9% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

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

North Booval has 11 active public transport stops. These are served by buses only. There are 2 routes operating in total, providing 210 weekly passenger trips combined.

The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 334 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 30 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in North Booval is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

North Booval faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% of the total population (around 1,525 people), compared to 50.5% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 13.9% and 11.5% of residents respectively. However, 59.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 62.2% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 13.2% (418 people), than Greater Brisbane's 15.3%. Senior health outcomes present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

North Booval ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Booval, as per the findings, exhibited below-average cultural diversity. Specifically, 88.4% of its population were citizens, with 84.7% born in Australia and 91.4% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity emerged as the predominant religion, accounting for 45.1% of North Booval's population.

Notably, the 'Other' category showed an overrepresentation in North Booval at 0.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (29.0%), English (27.7%), and Irish (6.9%). Significant disparities existed for certain ethnic groups: Samoan was overrepresented at 2.6% versus the regional average of 0.9%, German at 5.5% compared to 6.4%, and Maori at 1.1% against a regional average of 0.9%.

North Booval's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

North Booval's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, North Booval has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.8%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 65-74 age group in North Booval has increased from 6.9% to 7.7% of the population, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 16.3% to 15.1%. Demographic modeling indicates that North Booval's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 28%, adding 114 residents to reach 524. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.