Suburbs Booyal

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Booyal QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Booyal QLD is 285 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Booyal is $603 per week ($31,356 per year). Median rent in Booyal is $130 per week ($563 per month). Booyal has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Booyal has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Booyal is India. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Booyal is $990.

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📍 Booyal, Queensland — 25.2224°S, 152.0923°E

Booyal Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Booyal Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$603/wk
$31,356 per year
#7043 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
#8442 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$990/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Booyal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (152) Female 45.9% (129)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
285 people · 229.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,339
Family income/wk

Booyal 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Booyal Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
59.0% 46 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
41.0% 32 dwellings

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

Booyal Country of Birth

Australia
96.6%
India
3.4%

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

Booyal Religion

No Religion
33.3%
Catholic
20.3%
Not stated
18.8%
Anglican
12.0%
Uniting Church
8.0%
Othr Rel Sikhism
2.9%
Other Religions Tot
2.9%
Lutheran
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Booyal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Booyal Employment

💼
Employed full-time
36.1% 69 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.2% 29 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.3% 12 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.4% 81 people

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

Booyal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
67.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Certificate I/II
5.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Bachelor Degree
4.3%

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

Booyal Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.1%
Labourers
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Managers
12.5%
Professionals
10.7%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Clerical & Administrative
5.4%

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

Booyal Field of Study

Engineering
46.9%
Management & Commerce
22.4%
Agriculture & Environment
12.2%
Health
12.2%
Education
6.1%

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

Booyal Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Booyal Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
17.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Booyal Marital Status

💍
Married
51.8% 116
↔️
Separated
2.2% 5
📋
Divorced
10.3% 23
🕊️
Widowed
4.0% 9
👤
Never married
31.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Booyal Ancestry

Australian
45.9%
English
30.1%
Irish
4.7%
German
4.4%
Other
3.8%
Scottish
2.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.2%
Maltese
1.6%
Indian
1.3%
Italian
1.3%
Maori
1.3%
Chinese
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Booyal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
40.0%
Secondary — Government
29.1%
Vocational Education
14.5%
Pre-school
5.5%
Primary — Catholic
5.5%
Secondary — Catholic
5.5%

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

Booyal Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
9.3% 45
✅
No need for assistance
90.7% 438

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

Booyal Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.5% 40
—
Not a volunteer
79.5% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Booyal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.5%
$600-$799/mo
16.7%
$800-$999/mo
12.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Booyal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.9%
Did not go to work
11.5%
Truck
5.7%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Walked only
3.4%

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

Booyal Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
22.0%
2 vehicles
37.4%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
22.0%

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

Booyal Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.2%
2 bedrooms
22.0%
3 bedrooms
29.7%
4 bedrooms
23.1%
5 bedrooms
8.8%
6+ bedrooms
3.3%

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

Booyal Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
30.6%
moved in the last 5 years
10.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Booyal Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
474
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Booyal Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
31
Arthritis
18
Diabetes
13
Lung condition
8
Asthma
8
Heart disease
7
Cancer
5
Kidney disease
3

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

Booyal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
15.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Booyal Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.0%
Couple — children under 15
33.0%
Couple — no children under 15
15.8%
One parent — children under 15
15.8%
One parent — no children under 15
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Booyal Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.6% 9
👤
Never served
95.4% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Booyal Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.0% 34
—
Did not provide
82.0% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Booyal Children Ever Born

No children
32.9%
2 children
47.1%
3 children
20.0%

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

Booyal When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
9
1971–1980
3
2001–2010
3

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

Booyal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5–14 hours
21.6%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
14.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.4%

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

Booyal Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
34.4%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
10.4%
6+ persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Booyal Where Residents Moved From

Same address
205
Moved from QLD
30
Moved from SA
5

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

Booyal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Booyal Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.0%

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

If you earn X in Booyal

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $1,057/wk
Rent share 11.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla
Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $5/wk

Booyal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Beelbi Creek
Pop: 143 Income: $537/wk Rent: $175/wk
Reid River
Pop: 143 Income: $810/wk Rent: $263/wk
Flametree
Pop: 143 Income: $787/wk Rent: $350/wk
Kanigan
Pop: 143 Income: $426/wk Rent: $200/wk
Laidley Creek West
Pop: 143 Income: $579/wk Rent: $270/wk
Maria Creeks
Pop: 143 Income: $725/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Booyal

What is the population of Booyal QLD?

The population of Booyal QLD is 285 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Booyal is ranked #6,123 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Booyal?

The median personal income in Booyal QLD is $603 per week, or $31,356 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,339 per week.Booyal is ranked #7,043 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Booyal?

Median rent in Booyal QLD is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 11.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Booyal ranks #8,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Booyal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Booyal QLD is $990. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Booyal?

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

Is Booyal a good suburb to live in?

Booyal is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 285.The median income is $603/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.0% 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: 30333. All dollar figures in AUD.