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Boyne Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boyne Island QLD is 4,835 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boyne Island is $829 per week ($43,108 per year). Median rent in Boyne Island is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Boyne Island has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Boyne Island has a population density of 105.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boyne Island is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boyne Island is $1,733.

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Boyne Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boyne Island Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$829/wk

$43,108 per year

#3117 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boyne Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (2,417) Female 50.0% (2,414)

Population Density

105.1

people per km²

4,835 people · 46.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,189

Family income/wk

Boyne Island 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)

Boyne Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.8% 462 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.2% 699 dwellings

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

Boyne Island Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

England

3.3%

India

0.2%

Croatia

0.1%

Fiji

0.1%

Germany

0.1%

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

Boyne Island Religion

No Religion

52.5%

Catholic

15.6%

Anglican

12.0%

Not stated

8.4%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Pentecostal

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boyne Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

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

Boyne Island Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

37.3%

Other

22.4%

SAL Tagalog

10.4%

Mandarin

7.5%

SAL Tot

7.5%

Thai

6.0%

Arabic

4.5%

German

4.5%

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

Boyne Island Employment

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Employed full-time

43.4% 1,435 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.3% 670 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 137 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.2% 1,065 people

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

Boyne Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.2%

Bachelor Degree

17.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Certificate I/II

4.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

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

Boyne Island Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.2%

Professionals

22.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.3%

Managers

7.3%

Labourers

6.7%

Sales Workers

5.0%

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

Boyne Island Field of Study

Engineering

32.1%

Management & Commerce

17.7%

Education

11.7%

Society & Culture

9.7%

Health

9.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Creative Arts

1.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

Information Technology

0.6%

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

Boyne Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boyne Island Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boyne Island Marital Status

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Married

48.2% 1,796

↔️

Separated

4.7% 177

📋

Divorced

9.3% 346

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 173

👤

Never married

33.1% 1,235

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boyne Island Ancestry

English

32.8%

Australian

32.4%

Scottish

8.3%

Irish

7.6%

German

5.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

Other

3.9%

Dutch

1.5%

Italian

1.5%

Maori

1.3%

New Zealander

0.9%

South African

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boyne Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.9%

Secondary — Government

28.0%

Pre-school

10.0%

Vocational Education

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.8%

Secondary — Catholic

3.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

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

Boyne Island Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 454

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 8,566

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

Boyne Island Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.3% 633

—

Not a volunteer

81.7% 2,822

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boyne Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

3.4%

$800-$999/mo

5.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boyne Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Bicycle

0.9%

Bus

0.7%

Other

0.6%

Truck

0.5%

Ferry

0.4%

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

Boyne Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

31.5%

2 vehicles

43.0%

3 vehicles

16.1%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

Boyne Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

6.4%

3 bedrooms

41.2%

4 bedrooms

43.6%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Boyne Island Population Mobility

18.0%

moved in the last year

44.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boyne Island Indigenous Population

5.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

497

Indigenous residents

8,582

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boyne Island Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

399

Arthritis

131

Asthma

130

Diabetes

115

Lung condition

103

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Boyne Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boyne Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.7%

Couple — no children

27.7%

One parent — children under 15

11.6%

Couple — no children under 15

10.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boyne Island Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

🏅

Previously served

3.5% 120

👤

Never served

96.4% 3,338

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boyne Island Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.0% 377

—

Did not provide

89.0% 3,063

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boyne Island Children Ever Born

No children

23.0%

1 child

12.0%

2 children

33.2%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

7.7%

5+ children

2.9%

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

Boyne Island When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

185

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

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

Boyne Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

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

Boyne Island Household Size

1 person

23.9%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

15.8%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boyne Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,656

Moved from QLD

389

Moved — same area (SA2)

287

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

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

Boyne Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.8%

Step family — no other children

11.4%

Blended family — no other children

5.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.9%

Other couple — children only

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boyne Island Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,870/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.6%

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

If you earn X in Boyne Island

Your weekly income

≈ $8,103/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,560/wk

Rent share 16.6%

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Allenstown

Income: $701/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $848/wk Rent: $253/wk Save: $57/wk

Kin Kora

Income: $855/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $30/wk

North Toowoomba

Income: $718/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $25/wk

Woodend (Qld)

Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $10/wk

Frenchville

Income: $880/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $10/wk

East Toowoomba

Income: $838/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $10/wk

Miles

Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk

Boyne Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

South Townsville

Pop: 2,424 Income: $914/wk Rent: $300/wk

Kenmore Hills

Pop: 2,448 Income: $898/wk Rent: $598/wk

Palm Cove

Pop: 2,450 Income: $797/wk Rent: $365/wk

Richmond Hill (Qld)

Pop: 2,453 Income: $567/wk Rent: $230/wk

Ipswich

Pop: 2,468 Income: $593/wk Rent: $250/wk

Norville

Pop: 2,476 Income: $580/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boyne Island

What is the population of Boyne Island QLD?

The population of Boyne Island QLD is 4,835 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 105.1 people per km².Boyne Island is ranked #1,624 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boyne Island?

The median personal income in Boyne Island QLD is $829 per week, or $43,108 per year.The median household income is $1,870 per week.Family income is $2,189 per week.Boyne Island is ranked #3,117 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boyne Island?

Median rent in Boyne Island QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boyne Island ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boyne Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boyne Island QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boyne Island?

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

Is Boyne Island a good suburb to live in?

Boyne Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,835.The median income is $829/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% 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: 30346. All dollar figures in AUD.