Bokarina, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bokarina QLD is 1,935 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bokarina is $967 per week ($50,284 per year). Median rent in Bokarina is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Bokarina has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bokarina has a population density of 1,109 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bokarina is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bokarina is $2,400.

Population
1,935
Census 2021
Median income
$967/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$530/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bokarina vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bokarina is $967 a week, 29% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 224th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $530 a week, $210 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBokarinaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$967/wk$747/wk +29%$766/wk
Household income$2,429/wk$1,593/wk +52%$1,637/wk
Rent$530/wk$320/wk +66%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,400/mo$1,625/mo +48%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.8%20.4% +1.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bokarina, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bokarina Population

1,935 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bokarina Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$967/wk
$50,284 per year
Ranked 1,461 of 14,663
Median Rent
$530/wk
$2,297 per month
Ranked 461 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bokarina Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,429/wk
Median rent $530/wk
Rent to income 21.8%

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

Median rent in Bokarina against your income

About $10,526 a month
Median rent $530/wk
Left after rent $1,899/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Bokarina Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
1068
avg ICSEA score
4,432
total students
Pacific Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,204 students
1114
ICSEA
Brightwater State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 733 students
1055
ICSEA
Kawana Waters State College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,495 students
1034
ICSEA
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Mountain Creek Campus Independent
Combined

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

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Bokarina Map

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Bokarina, Queensland: 26.7388°S, 153.1296°E

Bokarina Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Bokarina

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (941) Female 51.3% (993)

Population Density

1,109
people per km²
1,935 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.3%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.3%
United States of America
0.8%
Canada
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
Scotland
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Portuguese
0.8%
Tagalog
0.6%
Mandarin
0.5%
French
0.3%
Malayalam
0.3%
Other Indo-Aryan languages
0.3%
Italian
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.5%
Australian
37.7%
Irish
11.6%
Scottish
9.9%
German
5.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%
Italian
2.4%
Dutch
1.9%
New Zealander
1.3%
Filipino
1.1%
Indian
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
51.0%
Catholic
15.3%
Anglican
9.1%
Not stated
8.3%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Baptist
1.3%
Lutheran
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.4% 796
Separated
2.9% 43
Divorced
8.7% 129
Widowed
2.5% 37
Never married
32.6% 486

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.1%
Couple: no children
25.7%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.7%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
19.6%
5 persons
9.3%
6+ persons
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bokarina

Housing Tenure

Of the 627 occupied private dwellings in Bokarina at the 2021 Census, 25.7% were rented, 30.5% owned outright and 41.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
30.5% 191 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.6% 261 dwellings
Rented
25.7% 161 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
2.6%
3 bedrooms
38.7%
4 bedrooms
47.2%
5 bedrooms
9.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
1.4%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
22.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
46.1%
3 vehicles
13.8%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

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

Work, income and education in Bokarina

Employment

Employed full-time
41.0% 539 people
Employed part-time
26.0% 342 people
Unemployed
3.3% 43 people
Not in labour force
29.8% 392 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.3%
Managers
17.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Labourers
2.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
0.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.6%
$4,000+/wk
23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.2%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Bicycle
2.4%
Other
1.9%
Truck
1.4%
Bus
1.0%
Walked only
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
30.7%
Bachelor Degree
30.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
11.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.0%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.1%
Health
20.1%
Engineering
11.7%
Society & Culture
11.1%
Architecture & Building
9.7%
Education
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Information Technology
3.4%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.8%
Secondary: Government
23.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
12.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.8%
Pre-school
9.0%
Vocational Education
6.4%
Secondary: Catholic
3.2%
Primary: Catholic
2.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.5%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
156
Asthma
67
Arthritis
51
Heart disease
46
Cancer
27
Diabetes
26
Lung condition
26
Kidney disease
9
Stroke
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 160
Did not provide
88.7% 1,252

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.6% 220
Not a volunteer
84.4% 1,188

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 7
Previously served
2.5% 35
Never served
97.0% 1,367

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
1 child
12.6%
2 children
31.1%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
4.3%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
17
1971: 1980
37
1981: 1990
30
1991: 2000
35
2001: 2010
90
2011: 2015
42
2016
11
2017
22
2018
12
2019
12
2020
9

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

Population Mobility

25.1%
moved in the last year
57.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,358
Moved from QLD
334
Moved: same area (SA2)
54
Moved from NSW
24
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5: 14 hours
32.3%
15: 29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
21.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.3%
Step family: no other children
14.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $861/wk Rent: $400/wk $130/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bokarina

The closest suburb to Bokarina is Birtinya, 1.2 km away.

Birtinya
1.2 km away · income $888/wk · rent $490/wk
Wurtulla
1.9 km away · income $782/wk · rent $465/wk
Warana
2.2 km away · income $724/wk · rent $420/wk
Parrearra
3.2 km away · income $773/wk · rent $490/wk
Currimundi
3.2 km away · income $698/wk · rent $450/wk
Battery Hill
4.5 km away · income $715/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bokarina

What is the population of Bokarina QLD?

The population of Bokarina QLD is 1,935 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,109 people per km². Bokarina is ranked #3,080 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bokarina?

The median personal income in Bokarina QLD is $967 per week, or $50,284 per year. The median household income is $2,429 per week. Family income is $2,625 per week. Bokarina is ranked #1,461 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bokarina?

Median rent in Bokarina QLD is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bokarina ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bokarina?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bokarina QLD is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bokarina?

The median age in Bokarina QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bokarina a good suburb to live in?

Bokarina is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,935. The median income is $967/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 30302. All dollar figures in AUD.