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Boonooroo QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boonooroo QLD is 371 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boonooroo is $439 per week ($22,828 per year). Median rent in Boonooroo is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Boonooroo has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Boonooroo has a population density of 31.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boonooroo is $1,300.

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Boonooroo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boonooroo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$439/wk

$22,828 per year

#8691 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

63years

25 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boonooroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (202) Female 45.7% (170)

Population Density

31.4

people per km²

371 people · 11.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$991

Family income/wk

Boonooroo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boonooroo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.7% 92 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.3% 42 dwellings

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

Boonooroo Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Boonooroo Religion

No Religion

37.1%

Anglican

17.5%

Catholic

12.6%

Uniting Church

11.7%

Not stated

10.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Lattr day Snts

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boonooroo Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

55.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

22.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.5%

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

Boonooroo Employment

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Employed full-time

20.5% 63 people

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Employed part-time

11.7% 36 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 12 people

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Not in labour force

63.8% 196 people

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

Boonooroo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.3%

Bachelor Degree

14.6%

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

Boonooroo Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

Labourers

18.6%

Managers

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Sales Workers

8.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.6%

Professionals

7.1%

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

Boonooroo Field of Study

Engineering

41.4%

Management & Commerce

19.0%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Health

5.2%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

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

Boonooroo Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boonooroo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boonooroo Marital Status

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Married

58.8% 194

↔️

Separated

4.5% 15

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Divorced

15.5% 51

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Widowed

4.5% 15

👤

Never married

16.7% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boonooroo Ancestry

English

35.0%

Australian

30.0%

German

11.4%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.6%

Other

3.6%

Chinese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boonooroo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.5%

Secondary — Government

24.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.5%

Primary — Catholic

10.8%

Vocational Education

10.8%

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

Boonooroo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.1% 61

✅

No need for assistance

90.9% 613

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

Boonooroo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.4% 35

—

Not a volunteer

88.6% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boonooroo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boonooroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Walked only

4.1%

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

Boonooroo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.5%

2 vehicles

47.2%

3 vehicles

9.4%

4+ vehicles

6.9%

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

Boonooroo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.3%

2 bedrooms

22.5%

3 bedrooms

53.6%

4 bedrooms

16.6%

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

Boonooroo Population Mobility

25.2%

moved in the last year

50.9%

moved in the last 5 years

10.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boonooroo Indigenous Population

6.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

685

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boonooroo Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Asthma

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Boonooroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

13.6%

$300-$399/wk

14.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boonooroo Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.5%

Couple — children under 15

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

9.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boonooroo Military Service

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Previously served

5.8% 18

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Never served

94.2% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boonooroo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 46

—

Did not provide

84.8% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boonooroo Children Ever Born

No children

19.4%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

48.5%

3 children

11.2%

4 children

6.7%

5+ children

4.5%

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

Boonooroo When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2018

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

Boonooroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

9.9%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

27.5%

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

Boonooroo Household Size

1 person

27.4%

2 persons

51.6%

3 persons

9.6%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boonooroo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

258

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Boonooroo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.3%

Step family — no other children

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boonooroo Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $913/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.3%

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

If you earn X in Boonooroo

Your weekly income

≈ $3,956/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $673/wk

Rent share 26.3%

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Boonooroo vs State & National Average

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Dajarra

Pop: 186 Income: $866/wk Rent: $95/wk

Oak Beach

Pop: 186 Income: $806/wk Rent: $450/wk

Breakaway

Pop: 187 Income: $1,305/wk Rent: $650/wk

Banks Pocket

Pop: 187 Income: $850/wk Rent: $390/wk

Sexton

Pop: 187 Income: $624/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 188 Income: $1,008/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boonooroo

What is the population of Boonooroo QLD?

The population of Boonooroo QLD is 371 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 31.4 people per km².Boonooroo is ranked #5,559 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boonooroo?

The median personal income in Boonooroo QLD is $439 per week, or $22,828 per year.The median household income is $913 per week.Family income is $991 per week.Boonooroo is ranked #8,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boonooroo?

Median rent in Boonooroo QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 26.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Boonooroo ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boonooroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boonooroo 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 Boonooroo?

The median age in Boonooroo QLD is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boonooroo a good suburb to live in?

Boonooroo is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 371.The median income is $439/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.3% 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: 30327. All dollar figures in AUD.