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Biloela QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Biloela, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Biloela QLD is 5,692 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Biloela is $889 per week ($46,228 per year). Median rent in Biloela is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Biloela has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Biloela has a population density of 315.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Biloela is China. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Biloela is $1,300.

There were 894 recorded offences in Biloela in 2025-26, a rate of 157 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (166 offences).

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Biloela Population

residents (Census 2021)

Biloela Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$889/wk

$46,228 per year

#2257 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Biloela Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (2,853) Female 49.9% (2,847)

Population Density

315.8

people per km²

5,692 people · 18.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,242

Family income/wk

Biloela Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Biloela Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.4% 494 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.6% 645 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Biloela Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

China

3.7%

England

1.4%

Brazil

0.6%

India

0.6%

Germany

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Biloela Religion

No Religion

32.7%

Catholic

22.3%

Not stated

16.3%

Anglican

14.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Baptist

3.6%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Lutheran

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Biloela Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Biloela Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

33.6%

SAL Tot

15.0%

Other

13.6%

SAL Tagalog

10.3%

Portuguese

7.0%

IAL Nepali

7.0%

Spanish

7.0%

Urdu

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Biloela Employment

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Employed full-time

48.6% 1,769 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 729 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 85 people

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Not in labour force

29.1% 1,060 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Biloela Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.7%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.1%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Biloela Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.4%

Professionals

20.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.1%

Managers

8.7%

Labourers

8.5%

Sales Workers

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Biloela Field of Study

Engineering

35.6%

Management & Commerce

18.7%

Education

10.7%

Health

9.4%

Society & Culture

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Creative Arts

1.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.9%

Information Technology

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Biloela Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Biloela Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Biloela Marital Status

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Married

47.2% 2,119

↔️

Separated

4.2% 189

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Divorced

7.1% 318

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Widowed

6.0% 268

👤

Never married

35.5% 1,591

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Biloela Ancestry

Australian

33.5%

English

29.7%

Irish

7.4%

Scottish

6.3%

German

6.3%

Other

5.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Chinese

2.5%

Filipino

1.7%

Dutch

1.6%

Italian

1.6%

Maori

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Biloela School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.3%

Secondary — Government

29.5%

Primary — Catholic

11.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.8%

Vocational Education

8.7%

Pre-school

7.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

Secondary — Catholic

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Biloela Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 493

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 9,358

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Biloela Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.2% 813

—

Not a volunteer

78.8% 3,024

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Biloela Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.6%

$300-$449/mo

3.0%

$450-$599/mo

5.2%

$600-$799/mo

8.9%

$800-$999/mo

8.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Biloela How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.1%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

8.6%

Walked only

4.8%

Bus

1.0%

Bicycle

0.9%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Truck

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Biloela Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.9%

1 vehicle

31.7%

2 vehicles

40.3%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Biloela Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.8%

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

48.2%

4 bedrooms

29.7%

5 bedrooms

5.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Biloela Population Mobility

17.9%

moved in the last year

43.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Biloela Indigenous Population

5.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

539

Indigenous residents

9,294

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Biloela Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

390

Asthma

200

Arthritis

147

Diabetes

113

Heart disease

105

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Biloela Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Biloela Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.6%

Couple — no children

26.6%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Biloela Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 127

👤

Never served

96.7% 3,719

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Biloela Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 424

—

Did not provide

88.9% 3,397

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Biloela Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

18.1%

4 children

8.5%

5+ children

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Biloela When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

151

2011–2015

107

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Biloela Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Biloela Household Size

1 person

27.0%

2 persons

34.2%

3 persons

15.0%

4 persons

15.0%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Biloela Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,979

Moved from QLD

394

Moved — same area (SA2)

373

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Biloela Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.2%

Step family — no other children

7.2%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Biloela Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 894 total

Theft

166

Drug Offences

162

Assault

134

Break & Enter

126

Domestic Violence

Traffic

Property Damage

Fraud

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Biloela Schools

schools nearby

government

966

avg ICSEA score

1,301

total students

Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 317 students

1008

ICSEA

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 166 students

1001

ICSEA

Biloela State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 529 students

954

ICSEA

Biloela State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 289 students

901

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Biloela Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,884/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Biloela

Your weekly income

≈ $8,164/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,624/wk

Rent share 13.8%

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Biloela vs State & National Average

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Zilzie

Pop: 2,846 Income: $643/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 2,856 Income: $840/wk Rent: $460/wk

Railway Estate

Pop: 2,871 Income: $877/wk Rent: $300/wk

Home Hill

Pop: 2,876 Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk

Jacobs Well

Pop: 2,882 Income: $903/wk Rent: $465/wk

Gulliver

Pop: 2,884 Income: $728/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biloela

What is the population of Biloela QLD?

The population of Biloela QLD is 5,692 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 315.8 people per km².Biloela is ranked #1,384 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Biloela?

The median personal income in Biloela QLD is $889 per week, or $46,228 per year.The median household income is $1,884 per week.Family income is $2,242 per week.Biloela is ranked #2,257 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Biloela?

Median rent in Biloela QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Biloela ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Biloela?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Biloela QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Biloela?

The median age in Biloela QLD is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Biloela a good suburb to live in?

Biloela is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,692.The median income is $889/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30252. All dollar figures in AUD.