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Bororen QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bororen QLD is 399 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bororen is $542 per week ($28,184 per year). Median rent in Bororen is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Bororen has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bororen has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bororen is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bororen is $1,517.

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Bororen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bororen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$542/wk

$28,184 per year

#7808 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

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bororen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (201) Female 49.9% (200)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

399 people · 330.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,514

Family income/wk

Bororen 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)

Bororen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.1% 60 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.9% 51 dwellings

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

Bororen Country of Birth

Australia

95.6%

Germany

2.8%

England

1.7%

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

Bororen Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Anglican

18.8%

Catholic

15.4%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Not stated

6.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Pentecostal

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bororen Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Bororen Employment

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Employed full-time

40.1% 113 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 58 people

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Not in labour force

39.4% 111 people

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

Bororen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.5%

Bachelor Degree

13.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Postgraduate Degree

2.4%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Bororen Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.1%

Managers

15.1%

Labourers

15.1%

Professionals

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

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

Bororen Field of Study

Engineering

35.6%

Management & Commerce

15.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.2%

Education

11.1%

Society & Culture

8.9%

Health

5.6%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.3%

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

Bororen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bororen Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bororen Marital Status

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Married

54.2% 173

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Separated

4.4% 14

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Divorced

10.3% 33

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Widowed

4.4% 14

👤

Never married

26.6% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bororen Ancestry

Australian

37.8%

English

34.6%

Irish

9.3%

Scottish

5.8%

German

3.0%

Other

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Filipino

1.4%

Chinese

1.0%

Dutch

1.0%

Hungarian

0.8%

Maori

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bororen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.3%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

Pre-school

6.3%

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

Bororen Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.2% 39

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 713

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

Bororen Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.9% 44

—

Not a volunteer

85.1% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bororen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.4%

$600-$799/mo

15.9%

$800-$999/mo

9.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bororen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Car (passenger)

7.6%

Walked only

6.4%

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

Bororen Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

21.2%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

23.4%

4+ vehicles

12.4%

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

Bororen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

21.3%

3 bedrooms

42.6%

4 bedrooms

27.9%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Bororen Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

37.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bororen Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

729

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bororen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Dementia

Stroke

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

Bororen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

8.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bororen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children

36.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

One parent — children under 15

10.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bororen Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 18

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Never served

94.0% 282

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bororen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 45

—

Did not provide

84.9% 253

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bororen Children Ever Born

No children

21.6%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

36.8%

3 children

24.0%

4 children

8.0%

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

Bororen When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Bororen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.3%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

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

Bororen Household Size

1 person

15.9%

2 persons

50.7%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

13.0%

5 persons

3.6%

6+ persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bororen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

329

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bororen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.9%

Step family — no other children

15.6%

Blended family — no other children

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bororen Schools

schools nearby

government

988

avg ICSEA score

total students

Bororen State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 30 students

988

ICSEA

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

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Bororen Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,361/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.4%

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

If you earn X in Bororen

Your weekly income

≈ $5,898/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,111/wk

Rent share 18.4%

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Bororen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Baree

Pop: 201 Income: $455/wk Rent: $200/wk

Clare (Qld)

Pop: 201 Income: $868/wk Rent: $178/wk

Goranba

Pop: 201 Income: $432/wk Rent: $150/wk

Blanchview

Pop: 202 Income: $739/wk Rent: $300/wk

Conway

Pop: 202 Income: $662/wk Rent: $200/wk

McIlwraith

Pop: 202 Income: $494/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bororen

What is the population of Bororen QLD?

The population of Bororen QLD is 399 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Bororen is ranked #5,424 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bororen?

The median personal income in Bororen QLD is $542 per week, or $28,184 per year.The median household income is $1,361 per week.Family income is $1,514 per week.Bororen is ranked #7,808 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bororen?

Median rent in Bororen QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bororen ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bororen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bororen QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bororen?

The median age in Bororen QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bororen a good suburb to live in?

Bororen is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 399.The median income is $542/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% 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: 30337. All dollar figures in AUD.