Biloela
A 14.9% vacancy rate is the standout feature of Biloela's 5,692-person profile, alongside an 88.4% separate-house share and 3.0% unemployment. The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national comparison, while household income sits at the 70.3rd percentile. Compared with nearby Moura and Thangool, Biloela functions as a practical service-town base, but its -0.1% annual trend and Aging trajectory point to a slower-growth setting. The combination of detached housing, mining-led employment and 21.2% volunteering suits households wanting space and local connection, provided they accept car dependence and a high-vacancy rental market.
Population
5,692
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,884/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers will find a detached, family-sized stock profile rather than an apartment-led market: 88.4% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 6.2% apartments and 4.3% semi-detached homes. Three-bedroom properties make up 48.2% of homes and 4-plus-bedroom homes 36.1%, so the layout suits families, trades households and buyers needing storage. Mortgage repayments are reported at $1,300 per month, while mortgage costs equal 15.9% of household income, higher than the 13.8% rent-to-income share, with mortgage stress marked false. The 25.5% outright ownership rate and 33.2% mortgage rate indicate a substantial established-owner base.
For Buyers
Homebuyers will find a detached, family-sized stock profile rather than an apartment-led market: 88.4% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 6.2% apartments and 4.3% semi-detached homes. Three-bedroom properties make up 48.2% of homes and 4-plus-bedroom homes 36.1%, so the layout suits families, trades households and buyers needing storage. Mortgage repayments are reported at $1,300 per month, while mortgage costs equal 15.9% of household income, higher than the 13.8% rent-to-income share, with mortgage stress marked false. The 25.5% outright ownership rate and 33.2% mortgage rate indicate a substantial established-owner base.
For Investors
Investor conditions are mixed. Renting accounts for 39.5% of occupied dwellings and weekly rent is $260, which aligns with a relatively low 13.8% rent-to-income share, but the 14.9% vacancy rate may create longer letting periods or softer negotiating power. Rent growth of 23.8% is higher than the -0.1% annual population trend, so rental returns may be moving faster than underlying demand. No development was recorded in the past 12 months, limiting immediate new-supply pressure, while overseas migration is the primary forecast driver. With the area classified as Not gentrifying and the forecast trajectory Aging, investors should prioritise tenant durability over rapid capital-growth assumptions.
Schools in Biloela
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Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela (Biloela)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Biloela)
Biloela State High School
Biloela State School
Demographics
Biloela has a median age of 36, 4 years below the national comparison, and an average household size of 2.5, equal to the national comparison. The overseas-born share is 14.9%, 6.7 percentage points below national, while the university share is 16.1%, 14.0 points below national. English ancestry leads at 1,934 people, followed by Irish at 479, Scottish at 409 and German at 408. Christianity numbers 2,960 compared with 1,692 reporting no religion. A 75.9% same-address retention rate, versus 24.1% turnover, points to a relatively settled population, even as overseas migration is the main forecast source of change.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.4%
Houses
4.3%
Townhouse
6.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is overwhelmingly low-density: 88.4% separate houses, versus 6.2% apartments and 4.3% semi-detached dwellings. The most common formats are 3-bedroom homes at 48.2% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 36.1%, a larger-home profile than an apartment-oriented suburb. Tenure is split between 25.5% owned outright, 33.2% with a mortgage and 39.5% rented, with 1.8% in other arrangements. The rental share is higher than outright ownership, while the 14.9% vacancy rate points to more available stock than in tighter markets. Mortgage-to-income at 15.9% is higher than rent-to-income at 13.8%, although both stress flags are false.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$260
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$889
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
14.9%
Unoccupied
346
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
13.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
44.2%
Couples with children
38.6%
Couples, no children
15.1%
Single parent
1,382
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mining is Biloela's largest listed industry at 16.4% and 263 workers, ahead of healthcare at 12.3% and 197, education at 11.2% and 180, manufacturing at 9.5% and 153, and utilities at 9.2% and 147. The occupational mix is practical, with trades at 520, labourers at 454 and machinery or drivers at 401, compared with 350 professionals and 295 clerical or admin workers. Unemployment is 3.0%, participation is 62.4% and full-time employment is 65.1%. Household income ranks at the 70.3rd percentile, but SEIFA deciles are uneven: IEO 1, IER 4, IRSD 4 and IRSAD 3, pointing to lower education and occupation conditions than the income result alone suggests.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
2,795
Unemployed
83
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.1%
Part-time
26.8%
Participation
62.4%
Employed
2,712
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.1%
Postgraduate
2.9%
Born Overseas
14.9%
Dwellings
1,975
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented: 79.8% of commuters drive, compared with 1.1% using public transport and 6.5% walking or cycling; only 2.9% work from home. Families have access to 4 local schools across 2 government settings, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent college, covering primary and high-school years. Check enrolment zones against the exact address because catchments can cut across suburb boundaries. A 21.2% volunteering rate supports local participation, while 5.0% need assistance. With density at 315.8 people per square kilometre across 18.03 square kilometres, Biloela is less transit-oriented than denser regional centres and suits households comfortable with driving.
Drive
79.8%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
6.5%
Work from Home
2.9%
Population Forecast
-0.1%/yr
(-6 people/yr)
EstablishedBiloela's growth outlook is cautious. The annual forecast trend is -0.1%, while population change across the wider area is -3.3% over 10 years, indicating contraction rather than expansion. The forecast labels the trajectory Aging, with the young share down 3.3 percentage points and the senior share up 3.2 points. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but it is not yet translating into strong local momentum. Rent growth of 23.8% is higher than the population trend, and the gentrification score is 10 with a Not gentrifying stage. COVID's -3.2% dip was followed by a 1.4% recovery, so the recent shock was recovered without changing the slow-growth pattern.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+52
Net Internal / yr
-63
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
COVID recovered (-3% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Biloela compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biloela a good suburb to live in?
Yes, Biloela can suit households seeking detached housing and practical local services. It has 5,692 residents, a median age of 36 and 88.4% separate houses. Car use is higher than public transport at 79.8% versus 1.1%, so it is a better fit for drivers than for households seeking a transit-led lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Biloela?
No current median house price is quoted for Biloela, so use recent comparable sales and property-level checks before making an offer. The housing profile is 88.4% separate houses, with 48.2% 3-bedroom homes and 36.1% 4-plus-bedroom homes, higher than the 6.2% apartment share.
What schools are in Biloela?
Biloela has 4 local schools: Biloela State School, Biloela State High School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Redeemer Lutheran College. The mix includes 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school, giving families more sector choice than a single-provider setting. Check the exact enrolment zone before signing a lease or contract.
Is Biloela safe?
A definitive safety judgement needs current Queensland Police information and an inspection of the exact street at different times. Biloela has 5,692 residents and a 21.2% volunteering rate, but those figures describe scale and participation rather than crime. Compare current local evidence with nearby suburbs before deciding where to rent or buy.
Is Biloela good for property investment?
Biloela may suit income-focused investors, but it is not a straightforward growth play. Rent is $260 per week, 39.5% of dwellings are rented and vacancy is 14.9%, while rent growth was 23.8%. That growth is higher than the -0.1% annual population trend, and the area is classified Not gentrifying, so tenant demand and holding costs deserve more weight than rapid appreciation.
How is Biloela's population changing?
Biloela's population trend is slow and ageing. The current population is 5,692, the annual forecast trend is -0.1% and population change across the wider area is -3.3% over 10 years. The young share fell 3.3 points while the senior share rose 3.2 points. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but the trajectory remains Aging rather than higher-growth expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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