Boondall
At 10.87 km2 with just 884 people per km2, Boondall is a low-density outer suburb where detached houses at 83.1% and three-bedrooms at 52.3% serve the typical Queensland family format. Household income at the 70th percentile ($1,887/week) and SEIFA scores uniformly around decile 6 place it squarely in Brisbane's middle band, neither affluent nor disadvantaged. The aging trajectory is the defining demographic signal: the senior share expanded by 3.3 percentage points over the decade while population growth crawled at 0.79% per year (82 persons). Overseas migration of 124 per year is the primary driver, offset by a slight internal outflow of 18.
Population
9,603
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,887/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
35
Median House
$514K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Detached houses at 83.1% with three-bedrooms at 52.3% and four-bedroom-plus at 37.4% deliver the standard Brisbane family house. The estimated $514,000 median is accessible at the 70th-percentile income level. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,800 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Ownership at 71.5% (31.6% outright + 39.9% mortgage) is strong, with renters at 28.6%. Semi-detached at 12.8% and apartments at 4.1% offer some alternatives. Residential stability at 75.5% and low turnover suggest an established community where families stay long-term.
For Buyers
Detached houses at 83.1% with three-bedrooms at 52.3% and four-bedroom-plus at 37.4% deliver the standard Brisbane family house. The estimated $514,000 median is accessible at the 70th-percentile income level. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,800 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Ownership at 71.5% (31.6% outright + 39.9% mortgage) is strong, with renters at 28.6%. Semi-detached at 12.8% and apartments at 4.1% offer some alternatives. Residential stability at 75.5% and low turnover suggest an established community where families stay long-term.
For Investors
The 28.6% renter share is close to the national average, providing a moderate tenant pool. Median weekly rent of $415 against a $514,000 median produces gross yield around 4.2%, above typical inner-city Brisbane returns. The 4.3% vacancy rate is tight, limiting supply risk. With 34 DAs in 12 months, development activity is low. Net overseas migration of 124 per year provides steady demand, though slow population growth of 0.79% per year limits capital growth upside. The gentrification score of 5 confirms the suburb is not gentrifying, meaning price movements track broader market trends.
Development Activity
Total DAs
122
Last 12 Months
35
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+29.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Boondall iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Joseph's Nudgee College
5-12 · 1730 students
Boondall State School
Prep-6 · 621 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 3,247, with Irish (1,278), Scottish (942) and German (544) following, a moderately diverse profile with 27.0% born overseas, 5.4 points above national. University qualifications at 35.6% sit 5.5 points above national, a modest premium. The median age of 38 is 2 years below national, though the aging trajectory signal shows the senior share expanding by 3.3 points over the decade. Average household size of 2.6 aligns with the national norm. Punjabi (143), Cantonese (55) and Hindi (54) lead non-English languages, with the Punjabi community notably overrepresented compared to Brisbane averages.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.1%
Houses
12.8%
Townhouse
4.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is dominant: 31.6% outright and 39.9% mortgage, with renters at 28.6%. Detached houses at 83.1% lead, with semi-detached at 12.8% and apartments at 4.1%. Three-bedrooms (52.3%) and four-bedroom-plus (37.4%) make up nearly 90% of stock, with minimal small-format housing. The estimated $514,000 median is mid-range for Brisbane's northern suburbs. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.0% and rent-to-income of 22.0% are identical and both comfortable. Affordability improved over the decade from 59.1% to 49.8%, a significant shift suggesting real incomes outpaced housing costs.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$834
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
159
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.3%
Couples, no children
7,528
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 18.3% (591 workers), followed by Education at 11.7% (378) and Transport at 8.9% (287). The Transport share is above typical residential suburbs, likely reflecting Boondall's proximity to the Gateway Motorway and airport corridor. Professional/Tech at 8.8% and Public Admin at 8.7% round out the top five. Professionals (1,131) lead occupations, with Clerical/Admin (749) and Community/Personal (565) following. Unemployment at 5.9% is slightly above the national rate, and participation at 58.5% is moderate. The SEIFA profile is uniformly mid-range across all four indices at decile 6.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
6,252
Unemployed
280
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.0%
Part-time
26.1%
Participation
58.5%
Employed
4,337
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.6%
Postgraduate
7.5%
Born Overseas
27.0%
Dwellings
3,509
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 83.2%, with public transport at 7.3% and walking/cycling at 3.1%. Two schools serve the suburb: St Joseph's Nudgee College (ICSEA 1,115, 1,730 students, Catholic, Combined) is a large institution well above the national benchmark, while Boondall State School (ICSEA 1,009, 621 students, Government) sits just above the baseline. IRSAD decile 6 and IRSD decile 6 confirm average socio-economic conditions. The mortgage-to-income and rent-to-income ratios at 22.0% each are comfortably below stress levels.
Drive
83.2%
Public Transport
7.3%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.79%/yr
(+82 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages 0.79% per year (82 persons), slow by Brisbane standards. The 9.7% increase over the decade is below the national average. Net overseas migration of 124 per year is the primary driver, with internal migration at negative 18. The medium forecast projects 10,763 by 2031, up from 10,351 in 2026. Real income grew 14.5% over the decade, and affordability improved significantly from 59.1% to 49.8%. The gentrification score of 5 confirms the suburb is stable and not gentrifying. The aging trajectory is the key demographic trend.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+124
Net Internal / yr
-18
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +15% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Boondall compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boondall a good suburb to live in?
Boondall offers stable middle-band living with a $514,000 median, 22.0% mortgage stress (well below threshold), and 75.5% residential stability. St Joseph's Nudgee College (ICSEA 1,115) provides quality education. The tradeoff is high car dependency at 83.2% and slow population growth at 0.79% per year. IRSAD decile 6 confirms average socio-economic conditions.
What is the median house price in Boondall?
The estimated median is $514,000 (rent-derived, 2025). Weekly rent is $415 and monthly mortgage repayments sit at $1,800. At the 70th household income percentile, both mortgage-to-income (22.0%) and rent-to-income (22.0%) sit well below the 30% stress threshold, making Boondall financially comfortable.
What schools are in Boondall?
Boondall has 2 schools. St Joseph's Nudgee College (ICSEA 1,115, 1,730 students, Catholic, Combined) is a major institution sitting 115 points above the national benchmark. Boondall State School (ICSEA 1,009, 621 students, Government) sits just above the 1,000 baseline. The two schools span primary through secondary.
Is Boondall safe?
Crime data is not available for Boondall in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 6 indicates average disadvantage levels. The 5.9% unemployment rate is slightly above the national average. The 13.5% volunteering rate and 75.5% residential stability suggest moderate community cohesion. IRSAD decile 6 places it at the midpoint nationally.
Is Boondall good for property investment?
The 28.6% renter share provides a moderate tenant pool near the national average. Gross yield is roughly 4.2% ($415/week on $514,000), competitive for outer Brisbane. The tight 4.3% vacancy rate limits supply risk. Growth of 0.79% per year is slow, meaning capital gains will likely track broader Brisbane market trends. Only 34 DAs were lodged in 12 months, indicating low supply pressure.
How is Boondall's population changing?
Growth is slow at 0.79% per year (82 people), with population up 9.7% over the decade. Overseas migration of 124 per year is the primary driver, offset by a slight internal outflow of 18. The medium forecast projects 10,763 by 2031. The aging trajectory dominates: the senior share expanded by 3.3 points over the decade.
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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