Biloela

Children under 15 make up 21.0% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 38, and the population grew by 1.4% since 2016 to reach 14,513 people.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.8% of people born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and the area has among the lowest proportions of overseas-born residents at this level.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 4.5% of people use another language at home. This is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.3%. While 28.9% of people report no religion, this is far below the national figure of 38.9%, though the number has risen 13 points since 2016.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 40.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Personal incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $856. This is consistent with a strong job market, as 13.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 24.8% reporting a long-term health condition. Only 6.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is well below the state figure of 9.6%.

Biloela has a very active community, with 20.9% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%, despite a 7.3 point drop since 2016.

First Nations people make up 5.1% of the population, slightly above the national average. The unemployment rate for this group is 10.1%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 13.3%.

Homes tend to be larger here, with a typical 2.5 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 58.8% of all households.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which account for 93.1% of all homes. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $240.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.7% of people use public transport and there are zero public transport stops in the area. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 32.0% of people moving in the last five years. However, 25.5% of recent arrivals came from overseas, which is far above the national average.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% and a very high full-time employment rate of 67.2%. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining.

The total population is estimated at 15,144. Growth since 2021 has been 3.3%, which is well below the Queensland rate of 8.7%.

The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 30.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is 552mm, which is well above the state average.

Biloela is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4. Only 33.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and none are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.