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Boonah QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boonah QLD is 2,557 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boonah is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Median rent in Boonah is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Boonah has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Boonah has a population density of 230.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boonah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boonah is $1,261.

There were 334 recorded offences in Boonah in 2025-26, a rate of 131 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (98 offences).

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Boonah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boonah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$560/wk

$29,120 per year

#7607 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,261/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boonah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,263) Female 50.6% (1,293)

Population Density

230.1

people per km²

2,557 people · 11.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,343

Family income/wk

Boonah 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)

Boonah Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

63.0% 439 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

37.0% 258 dwellings

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

Boonah Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

4.2%

Indonesia

1.0%

Germany

0.5%

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

Boonah Religion

No Religion

41.6%

Catholic

16.8%

Anglican

13.8%

Not stated

8.8%

Uniting Church

8.1%

Lutheran

5.0%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Baptist

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boonah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Boonah Languages Spoken at Home

Korean

39.8%

SAL Tot

18.1%

SAL Indon

12.0%

Other

9.6%

Italian

7.2%

Afrikaans

4.8%

Mandarin

4.8%

Japan

3.6%

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

Boonah Employment

💼

Employed full-time

25.1% 483 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.3% 353 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.3% 45 people

🏠

Not in labour force

54.3% 1,045 people

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

Boonah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.5%

Bachelor Degree

23.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.5%

Postgraduate Degree

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Boonah Occupation

Professionals

25.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.1%

Labourers

13.4%

Managers

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

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

Boonah Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.0%

Society & Culture

17.2%

Engineering

15.3%

Education

12.2%

Health

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Agriculture & Environment

4.6%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Information Technology

1.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.1%

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

Boonah Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boonah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

13.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boonah Marital Status

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Married

45.3% 985

↔️

Separated

3.8% 82

📋

Divorced

10.4% 225

🕊️

Widowed

10.5% 228

👤

Never married

30.1% 653

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boonah Ancestry

English

32.5%

Australian

28.8%

German

11.5%

Irish

8.5%

Scottish

7.7%

Other

4.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Korean

1.7%

Italian

1.3%

Dutch

1.1%

Polish

0.7%

New Zealander

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boonah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

39.5%

Primary — Government

27.7%

Primary — Catholic

10.5%

Vocational Education

6.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Secondary — Catholic

3.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Pre-school

3.9%

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

Boonah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.6% 461

✅

No need for assistance

90.4% 4,364

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

Boonah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.7% 417

—

Not a volunteer

79.3% 1,594

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boonah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$300-$449/mo

4.5%

$450-$599/mo

5.4%

$600-$799/mo

6.8%

$800-$999/mo

10.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boonah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.2%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Car (passenger)

9.0%

Walked only

5.1%

Truck

1.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Other

0.8%

Bicycle

0.5%

Bus

0.4%

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

Boonah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.4%

1 vehicle

39.7%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

12.1%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

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

Boonah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.2%

2 bedrooms

20.1%

3 bedrooms

48.5%

4 bedrooms

22.8%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Boonah Population Mobility

17.7%

moved in the last year

43.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boonah Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

128

Indigenous residents

4,713

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boonah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

291

Arthritis

146

Asthma

126

Heart disease

106

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Boonah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boonah Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.8%

Couple — children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boonah Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.1% 104

👤

Never served

94.9% 1,922

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boonah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 286

—

Did not provide

85.7% 1,712

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boonah Children Ever Born

No children

26.0%

1 child

13.7%

2 children

29.3%

3 children

20.2%

4 children

8.1%

5+ children

2.7%

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

Boonah When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Boonah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

29.8%

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

Boonah Household Size

1 person

31.0%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

9.2%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boonah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,947

Moved — same area (SA2)

182

Moved from QLD

168

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Boonah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.8%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Blended family — no other children

7.7%

Step family — other children present

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boonah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 334 total

Theft

Traffic

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Assault

Fraud

Sexual Offences

Domestic Violence

Property Damage

Weapons

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

Boonah Schools

schools nearby

government

983

avg ICSEA score

840

total students

All Saints' School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 137 students

1018

ICSEA

Boonah State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 599 students

984

ICSEA

Boonah State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 104 students

948

ICSEA

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

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Boonah Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,040/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Boonah

Your weekly income

≈ $4,507/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $740/wk

Rent share 28.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boonah

What is the population of Boonah QLD?

The population of Boonah QLD is 2,557 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 230.1 people per km².Boonah is ranked #2,685 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boonah?

The median personal income in Boonah QLD is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $1,040 per week.Family income is $1,343 per week.Boonah is ranked #7,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boonah?

Median rent in Boonah QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 28.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Boonah ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boonah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boonah QLD is $1,261. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boonah?

The median age in Boonah QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boonah a good suburb to live in?

Boonah is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,557.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.8% 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: 30321. All dollar figures in AUD.