Boonah VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boonah VIC is 18 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boonah is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Boonah is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Boonah has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Boonah has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (78% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boonah is $1,850.

There were 8 recorded offences in Boonah in 2024-24, a rate of 444 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (3 offences).

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Boonah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boonah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$668/wk
$34,736 per year
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,850/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Boonah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.7% (14) Female 33.3% (7)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
18 people · 53.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Boonah Age Distribution

35-39
40-44
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boonah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boonah Religion

No Religion
77.8%
Catholic
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boonah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Boonah Employment

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Employed full-time
29.4% 5 people
Employed part-time
52.9% 9 people
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Not in labour force
17.6% 3 people

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

Boonah Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Boonah Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Boonah Field of Study

Society & Culture
57.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
42.9%

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

Boonah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boonah Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boonah Marital Status

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Married
29.4% 5
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Divorced
17.6% 3
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Never married
52.9% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boonah Ancestry

English
43.5%
Australian
21.7%
Other
21.7%
Irish
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boonah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Boonah Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 29

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

Boonah Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.8% 7
Not a volunteer
63.2% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boonah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Boonah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
64.3%

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

Boonah Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
40.0%
3 bedrooms
30.0%
4 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Boonah Population Mobility

26.7%
moved in the last year
78.6%
moved in the last 5 years
56.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boonah Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
31
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boonah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
33.3%
$650-$799/wk
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boonah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
34.6%
Couple — no children
23.1%
One parent — no children under 15
23.1%
One parent — children under 15
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boonah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
75.0% 9
Did not provide
25.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boonah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
42.9%
5–14 hours
57.1%

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

Boonah Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boonah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
11
Moved from VIC
4

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

Boonah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 8 total

Weapons
3
Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Theft
1
Fraud
1
Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2022
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Boonah Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.1%

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

If you earn X in Boonah

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $775/wk
Rent share 31.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boonah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boonah

What is the population of Boonah VIC?

The population of Boonah VIC is 18 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Boonah?

The median personal income in Boonah VIC is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Boonah?

Median rent in Boonah VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 31.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Boonah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boonah VIC is $1,850. 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 VIC is 46 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 Victoria with a population of 18.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.1% 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: 20293. All dollar figures in AUD.