Biloela · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Biloela

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly mortgage payments in Biloela have fallen by $292 since 2016, reflecting a trend toward more affordable housing costs. The area is now defined by very low living expenses compared to the rest of the state, with a strong preference for large, detached family homes.

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📍 Biloela, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Biloela sits — Median rent (weekly)

$260
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Biloela — lower than 83% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Biloela$260
4715, QLD $260
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing is much cheaper here than in most areas, with typical weekly rents of $260 and monthly mortgage payments of $1,300. Both figures are well below the Queensland and national averages.

$260

Lower than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $260

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $1,592
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Biloela, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by Under $200 (32%) and $350–$549 (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Biloela, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 38.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright is well below both the state and national levels.

38.7%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 38.1%
  • 2021: 38.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.9%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 24.7%
  • 2021: 24.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Biloela, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common in Biloela, with 82.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Separate houses are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, making up 88.3% of all homes.

0.80

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

88.3%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 89.6%
  • 2021: 88.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.9%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 82.4%
  • 2021: 82.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Biloela, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Flat or apartment is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Biloela, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Biloela [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308041529/biloela/topic/housing-dwellings