Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Boondall
11 km²
Growing steadily since 2011, Boondall is a residential community that has seen a significant rise in higher education and household incomes. It is a predominantly family-oriented area where large homes are the norm and more people now speak a language other than English. With a population of 9,596, the neighbourhood balances a typical Australian age profile with a growing trend toward professional qualifications and a highly walkable layout.
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The typical resident is 38, and the population has grown by 9.7% since 2011. About 3.2% of the community are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than in most similar areas.
More than a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure that is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand, India and England are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.
Around 19.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Punjabi, Cantonese and Mandarin, though 76.8% still speak only English.
Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.9% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011, though it remains lower than the national figure.
The area has seen a sharp rise in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 9.6 points since 2011. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 63.3%.
Typical household weekly incomes have risen by $516 since 2011 to reach $1,887. Around 20.7% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week, an increase of 12 points over the last decade.
About 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Asthma and mental health are the most common reported conditions.
The area has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar places. However, the number of volunteers has fallen by 4.8 points since 2011 to 12.9%.
First Nations residents in Boondall are noticeably younger than the state and national averages. They also show a much higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to other similar areas.
Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home and a higher-than-usual rate of one-parent families at 14.9%.
The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, with 89.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rents have risen by $65 to $415, the proportion of renters is well below the state average.
Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most similar areas, and the suburb is well-served by 17 different routes. Since 2011, the number of people working from home has jumped from 2.6% to 17.3%.
About 39.7% of the population has moved house in the last five years. The rate of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011, dropping by 12 points to 10%.
More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and 61.6% are employed full-time. Common industries include health care, transport and education.
Boondall is slightly more advantaged than the national average, with an overall advantage score of 1,005. It has seen a population growth of 7.1% since the last census.
The area receives much higher rainfall than the Queensland average at 1,218mm annually. Maximum temperatures are well below the state average, while minimums are about the same.
The suburb is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.6% near a park. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 8.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk.