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Boonooroo Plains

QLD 4650 • Queensland

6
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastal
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About Boonooroo Plains

Boonooroo Plains is a small rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, situated approximately 12 kilometres south-east of Maryborough and 43 kilometres south of Hervey Bay. The locality covers an area of nearly 75 square kilometres and recorded no permanent residents at the 2021 Census, consistent with its character as undeveloped rural land. It lies near the Mary River estuary and the coastal hinterland of the Fraser Coast.

Boonooroo Plains is surrounded by the natural landscapes of the Fraser Coast, with nearby access to the Great Sandy Strait, the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island (K'gari), and the waterways of the Mary River delta. The Fraser Coast region is popular for fishing, boating, and ecotourism, and residents in surrounding localities enjoy these recreational pursuits. The nearby town of Maryborough — Queensland's Heritage City — provides services, history, and commerce for the broader region. The coastal communities of Boonooroo and Tuan are neighbours.

Boonooroo Plains falls under postcode 4650 and is governed by the Fraser Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Fraser Coast
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.64°, 152.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
74.88 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4650

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4650, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,237
Median 2023–24
$49,084
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,569

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4650; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Maryborough CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
Maryborough West station (near Maryborough) on the Cairns – Brisbane rail line
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Mostly accessed via rural roads; the nearest rail connection is at Maryborough West.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Undeveloped rural locality with no walkable services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
6
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Fraser Coast Local Government Area, which contains Boonooroo Plains. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
481 / 100k
2yr Down 53.5% 10yr Down 34.0%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Down 26.2% 10yr Up 144.4%
Non-FV assault
932 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 100.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
15.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 58.4%
Steal from vehicle
432.4 / 100k
2yr Down 32.4% 10yr Up 20.3%
View all offence categories for Fraser Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Boonooroo Plains? +

Boonooroo Plains is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, about 12 kilometres south-east of Maryborough and 43 kilometres south of Hervey Bay.

What is the population of Boonooroo Plains? +

Boonooroo Plains recorded no permanent residents at the 2021 Census. It is predominantly undeveloped rural land.

What is the Fraser Coast region known for? +

The Fraser Coast is famous for Fraser Island (K'gari), the world's largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as whale watching in Hervey Bay and the historic city of Maryborough.

How far is Boonooroo Plains from Hervey Bay? +

Boonooroo Plains is approximately 43 kilometres south of Hervey Bay, about a 40-minute drive via local roads.

Is Boonooroo Plains a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Boonooroo Plains is part of the Fraser Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.