Boonara

QLD 4601 • Queensland

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
86.72 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote

About Boonara

Boonara is a small rural locality in the South Burnett region of Queensland, situated approximately 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane near the town of Murgon. The locality covers around 87 square kilometres of mixed farming and grazing country and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is part of the South Burnett agricultural district known for beef cattle, grain sorghum, and some of Queensland's emerging wine production.

Murgon, approximately 15 kilometres to the north, provides local services including shops, schools, and community facilities, while Kingaroy (roughly 40 kilometres to the south-east) is the main regional centre for the South Burnett. The surrounding area is characterised by open farming country with scattered bottle trees and typical Queensland brigalow vegetation. A car is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Boonara falls under postcode 4601 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4601
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.01°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
86.72 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ Burnett Highway and D'Aguilar Highway provide road access to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Murgon or Kingaroy.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    5 Munro Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boonara known for? +

Boonara is a quiet farming locality in Queensland's South Burnett near Murgon, known for beef cattle and grain production in the Burnett hinterland country.

How far is Boonara from Brisbane CBD? +

Boonara is approximately 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane CBD, around 3 to 3.5 hours by road via the Burnett Highway.

Does Boonara have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Boonara. Murgon (about 15 km north) and Kingaroy (about 40 km south-east) provide the nearest services, and a car is essential.

What is the population of Boonara? +

According to the 2021 Census, Boonara has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the South Burnett.

Is Boonara a good place to live? +

Boonara suits those with farming interests in the South Burnett, with Murgon and Kingaroy providing services and the region's peanut farms, wine trails, and open country nearby.

What is the postcode for Boonara? +

The postcode for Boonara, QLD is 4601.