Booie
At 140.99 square kilometres with only 1,094 residents, Booie averages 7.8 people per km2, a density far below the Queensland state average. The median age of 48 is 8 years above the national figure, pointing to a well-established resident base with deep local roots: 88.3% of residents have stayed in the same address, compared to the typical suburban turnover rate. Household income sits in the 42nd percentile nationally, modest but supported by low housing costs. The vacancy rate of 12.6% is elevated, reflecting the rural scale of this South Burnett locality rather than urban oversupply.
Population
1,094
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,428/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$340K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $340,000 sits well below the Queensland state median, making Booie accessible to buyers priced out of coastal or metropolitan markets. Every dwelling in Booie is a separate house, so buyers face no apartment competition, and nearly half of all homes have 4 or more bedrooms (49.5%), with three-bedroom homes making up another 35.8%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,347, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. With 53.6% of homes owned outright and only 8% renting, Booie has a strong ownership culture compared to the national average, and long-term residents are the norm rather than the exception.
For Buyers
The median house price of $340,000 sits well below the Queensland state median, making Booie accessible to buyers priced out of coastal or metropolitan markets. Every dwelling in Booie is a separate house, so buyers face no apartment competition, and nearly half of all homes have 4 or more bedrooms (49.5%), with three-bedroom homes making up another 35.8%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,347, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. With 53.6% of homes owned outright and only 8% renting, Booie has a strong ownership culture compared to the national average, and long-term residents are the norm rather than the exception.
For Investors
Booie's rental market is limited: renters make up only 8% of households, well below the national average, and weekly rent sits at $250. The vacancy rate of 12.6% is high relative to most regional Queensland suburbs, indicating more available stock than active tenant demand. There were no development applications recorded in the past 12 months, suggesting little new supply pressure but also no active growth catalyst. The low entry price of $340,000 reduces capital at risk, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.8% signals affordability compared to larger markets. Investment returns here are likely to be yield-thin given the low rent and modest tenant pool, with capital growth tied to broader South Burnett regional trends.
Demographics
The median age of 48 is 8 years above the national average, reflecting an aging population typical of inland Queensland rural localities. The overseas-born share is just 7.8%, which is 13.8 percentage points below the national figure, and ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic: English (468), German (123), Scottish (122) and Irish (102) lead the counts. University qualifications reach 16.4%, which is 13.7 points below the national rate, consistent with a trade and agricultural workforce rather than a professional-class hub. Average household size is 2.6, close to the national average, and 38.4% of families are couples without children, pointing to mature households with grown-up dependants.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every one of Booie's dwellings is a separate house, a 100% detached rate that is uncommon even by Queensland regional standards. The ownership split is strongly weighted toward outright owners at 53.6%, with mortgage holders at 38.3% and renters at just 8.0%, far below the national renter share. Bedroom size skews large: 49.5% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 35.8% have 3 bedrooms, giving Booie a family-sized stock profile compared to urban suburbs where 2-bedroom dwellings dominate. The median house price of $340,000 keeps housing stress low, with rent-to-income at 17.5% and mortgage-to-income at 21.8%, both below stress thresholds. The 12.6% vacancy rate is the key risk factor for new landlord entrants.
Mortgage / mo
$1,347
Rent / wk
$250
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$597
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.6%
Unoccupied
56
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.4%
Couples, no children
898
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 15.8% of workers (47 people), followed by Education at 14.5% (43) and Construction at 11.1% (33), a mix that reflects rural service delivery rather than a single dominant industry. Manufacturing at 9.1% and Retail at 7.7% round out the top five. By occupation, Managers (68) and Professionals (62) are the leading groups, indicating the local economy rewards supervisory and skilled roles. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, close to the national average, and the full-time employment rate of 65.2% is reasonable for a rural area. Participation sits at 49.4%, lower than national benchmarks, partly because the older median age means more residents have moved out of the labour force. Weekly household income of $1,428 places the suburb in the 42nd percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.2%
Part-time
30.1%
Participation
49.4%
Employed
422
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.4%
Postgraduate
1.2%
Born Overseas
7.8%
Dwellings
383
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total in Booie: 89.6% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average where public transport accounts for a significant share of commutes. Only 1.2% use public transport, consistent with the rural location and low density of 7.8 residents per km2. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on services in nearby South Burnett towns such as Kingaroy. Volunteering is notably strong at 21.4%, well above the national average, suggesting an active community network. Housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 17.5% and mortgage-to-income at 21.8%, both below the 30% stress benchmark. The 7.7% need-assistance rate (78 residents) reflects the older demographic rather than systemic disadvantage.
Drive
89.6%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Booie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Booie a good suburb to live in?
Booie suits buyers and retirees who value low housing costs and a stable community. The median house price of $340,000 is well below the Queensland state median, and mortgage-to-income sits at 21.8%, below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is very limited public transport, no schools inside the boundary, and a high vacancy rate of 12.6%.
What is the median house price in Booie?
The median house price is approximately $340,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,347 and weekly rent is $250. Every dwelling in Booie is a separate house, with no apartments or semi-detached stock in the suburb.
What schools are in Booie?
No schools are recorded inside the Booie boundary in this dataset. Residents rely on schools in nearby South Burnett district centres. Locally, 16.4% of adults hold university qualifications, which is 13.7 points below the national rate, reflecting the area's trade and agricultural workforce.
Is Booie safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Booie in this dataset. As indirect indicators, 88.3% of residents have stayed in the same address (low residential turnover signals community stability), and housing stress is low with rent-to-income at 17.5% and mortgage-to-income at 21.8%, both below stress thresholds nationally.
Is Booie good for property investment?
The low entry price of $340,000 limits capital at risk, but the rental market is thin: renters make up only 8% of households compared to the national average, weekly rent is $250, and the vacancy rate of 12.6% is elevated. No development activity was recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply is not a competing factor.
How is Booie's population changing?
Booie shows a stable, low-turnover profile: 88.3% of residents stayed at the same address, and the residential turnover rate of 11.7% is low by national standards. The median age of 48 is 8 years above the national average, indicating an aging-in-place trend. The population of 1,094 across 141 square kilometres leaves little pressure for rapid change.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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