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Boogan QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boogan QLD is 138 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boogan is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Boogan is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Boogan has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Boogan has a population density of 10.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boogan is $1,571.

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Boogan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boogan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

#4056 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,571/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boogan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (68) Female 50.7% (70)

Population Density

10.8

people per km²

138 people · 12.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Boogan Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boogan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.6% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.4% 12 dwellings

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

Boogan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Boogan Religion

Catholic

46.1%

No Religion

26.6%

Not stated

18.8%

Anglican

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boogan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Boogan Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Boogan Employment

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Employed full-time

57.4% 54 people

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Employed part-time

13.8% 13 people

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Not in labour force

28.7% 27 people

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

Boogan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Certificate I/II

6.5%

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

Boogan Occupation

Managers

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.9%

Sales Workers

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Professionals

8.6%

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

Boogan Field of Study

Engineering

38.7%

Management & Commerce

35.5%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.9%

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

Boogan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boogan Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

23.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

13.2%

$4,000+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boogan Marital Status

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Married

56.2% 68

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Separated

3.3% 4

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Divorced

6.6% 8

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Widowed

5.8% 7

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Never married

28.1% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boogan Ancestry

Australian

32.2%

English

20.3%

Italian

18.9%

Other

16.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.6%

Irish

3.5%

Scottish

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boogan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

26.1%

Primary — Government

21.7%

Secondary — Government

21.7%

Vocational Education

17.4%

Primary — Catholic

13.0%

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

Boogan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.7% 15

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No need for assistance

93.3% 210

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

Boogan Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.6% 9

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Not a volunteer

90.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boogan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boogan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.5%

Did not go to work

18.9%

Car (passenger)

15.1%

Walked only

7.5%

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

Boogan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.5%

1 vehicle

28.6%

2 vehicles

26.2%

3 vehicles

19.0%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Boogan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.9%

3 bedrooms

60.0%

4 bedrooms

31.1%

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

Boogan Population Mobility

17.7%

moved in the last year

29.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boogan Indigenous Population

6.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

202

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boogan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Boogan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.9%

$800-$999/wk

18.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boogan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.2%

Couple — no children

36.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boogan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.7% 24

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Did not provide

75.3% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boogan Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

2 children

45.5%

3 children

24.2%

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

Boogan When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2019

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

Boogan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

29.2%

5–14 hours

21.9%

15–29 hours

3.1%

30+ hours

7.3%

Did not do domestic work

38.5%

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

Boogan Household Size

1 person

31.8%

2 persons

31.8%

3 persons

6.8%

4 persons

29.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boogan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Boogan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boogan Schools

schools nearby

government

917

avg ICSEA score

127

total students

St Rita's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 107 students

970

ICSEA

South Johnstone State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 20 students

864

ICSEA

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

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Boogan Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Boogan

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,166/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Boogan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Allandale (Qld)

Pop: 69 Income: $662/wk Rent: $240/wk

Bungil (Qld)

Pop: 69 Income: $1,325/wk Rent: $100/wk

Finnie

Pop: 69 Income: $875/wk Rent: $260/wk

Kinleymore

Pop: 69 Income: $550/wk Rent: $210/wk

Kunwarara

Pop: 69 Income: $687/wk Rent: $270/wk

Lakeside

Pop: 69 Income: $437/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boogan

What is the population of Boogan QLD?

The population of Boogan QLD is 138 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.8 people per km².Boogan is ranked #7,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boogan?

The median personal income in Boogan QLD is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Boogan is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boogan?

Median rent in Boogan QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boogan ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boogan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boogan QLD is $1,571. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boogan?

The median age in Boogan QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boogan a good suburb to live in?

Boogan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 138.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 30316. All dollar figures in AUD.