Boulia QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boulia QLD is 314 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boulia is $1,008 per week ($52,416 per year). Median rent in Boulia is $138 per week ($598 per month). Boulia has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Boulia has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boulia is $1,020.

There were 58 recorded offences in Boulia in 2025-26, a rate of 185 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (22 offences).

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Boulia Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boulia Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,008/wk
$52,416 per year
#1184 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$138/wk
$598 per month
#8410 of 14,663
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,020/mo
Avg household size: —

Boulia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (148) Female 52.7% (165)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
314 people · 145.4 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,731
Family income/wk

Boulia 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boulia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.2% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.8% 10 dwellings

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

Boulia Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boulia Religion

Catholic
30.5%
No Religion
30.2%
Anglican
15.1%
Not stated
11.6%
Baptist
4.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.9%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Uniting Church
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boulia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.4%

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

Boulia Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
100.0%

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

Boulia Employment

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Employed full-time
62.4% 118 people
Employed part-time
5.8% 11 people
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Unemployed
4.2% 8 people
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Not in labour force
27.5% 52 people

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

Boulia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.4%
Bachelor Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.9%
Postgraduate Degree
10.4%
Certificate I/II
5.2%

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

Boulia Occupation

Managers
30.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.7%
Labourers
12.7%
Professionals
8.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.9%
Community & Personal Service
6.3%
Sales Workers
6.3%

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

Boulia Field of Study

Engineering
24.1%
Agriculture & Environment
22.4%
Management & Commerce
17.2%
Education
12.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.3%
Health
6.9%
Architecture & Building
6.9%

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

Boulia Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boulia Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.7%
$4,000+/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boulia Marital Status

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Married
39.0% 94
↔️
Separated
8.3% 20
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Divorced
11.2% 27
🕊️
Widowed
2.9% 7
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Never married
38.6% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boulia Ancestry

Australian
32.6%
English
30.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
23.7%
Scottish
5.7%
Irish
5.2%
German
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boulia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
78.7%
Pre-school
8.5%
Secondary — Government
6.4%
Vocational Education
6.4%

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

Boulia Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.6% 9
No need for assistance
98.4% 545

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

Boulia Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.1% 64
Not a volunteer
68.9% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boulia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boulia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.9%
Walked only
24.0%
Did not go to work
8.3%
Other
5.8%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Truck
4.1%

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

Boulia Car Ownership

0 vehicles
16.3%
1 vehicle
37.8%
2 vehicles
24.5%
3 vehicles
8.2%
4+ vehicles
13.3%

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

Boulia Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.6%
2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
47.8%
4 bedrooms
14.4%

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

Boulia Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
39.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boulia Indigenous Population

37.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
217
Indigenous residents
357
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boulia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Diabetes
11
Arthritis
9
Asthma
8
Heart disease
4
Cancer
4
Kidney disease
4
Lung condition
4
Stroke
3

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

Boulia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
1.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boulia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.2%
Couple — no children
27.5%
One parent — children under 15
20.6%
One parent — no children under 15
9.0%
Couple — no children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boulia Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.3% 7
👤
Never served
96.7% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boulia Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 25
Did not provide
88.0% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boulia Children Ever Born

No children
19.2%
1 child
28.3%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
15.2%
4 children
4.0%

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

Boulia When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
2001–2010
4

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

Boulia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
8.1%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
32.9%

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

Boulia Household Size

1 person
39.4%
2 persons
33.7%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
3.8%
5 persons
2.9%
6+ persons
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boulia Where Residents Moved From

Same address
240
Moved from QLD
17
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from NSW
3

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

Boulia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
73.9%
Step family — no other children
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boulia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 58 total

Assault
22
Break & Enter
14
Domestic Violence
9
Traffic
4
Theft
4
Property Damage
3
Sexual Offences
2

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

Boulia Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,510/wk
Median Rent $138/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.1%

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

If you earn X in Boulia

≈ $6,543/month
Median rent $138/wk
Left after rent $1,372/wk
Rent share 9.1%

Boulia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Frequently Asked Questions About Boulia

What is the population of Boulia QLD?

The population of Boulia QLD is 314 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Boulia is ranked #5,915 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boulia?

The median personal income in Boulia QLD is $1,008 per week, or $52,416 per year.The median household income is $1,510 per week.Family income is $1,731 per week.Boulia is ranked #1,184 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boulia?

Median rent in Boulia QLD is $138 per week ($598 per month).Rent represents 9.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boulia ranks #8,410 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boulia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boulia QLD is $1,020. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boulia?

The median age in Boulia QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boulia a good suburb to live in?

Boulia is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 314.The median income is $1,008/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30340. All dollar figures in AUD.