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Booval

QLD 4304 • Greater Brisbane

2,723
Population (2021)
$30,940
Median Income
1.70 km²
Area
39m
Elevation

About Booval

Booval is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Ipswich (City) area. With a population of 2,723 and a median income of $30,940, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.70 km² at an elevation of 39m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Brisbane.

Part of Greater Brisbane, the suburb enjoys a subtropical climate and relaxed Queensland lifestyle. Residents have access to local amenities, parks, and good transport connections to the CBD. Booval offers an attractive blend of urban convenience and laid-back living.

Booval falls under postcode 4304 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ipswich electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4304
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Ipswich
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.61°, 152.79°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.70 km²
Elevation
39m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Brisbane Road and Station Road Booval 4304 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$265
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,622
Census 2021
2,723
▲ 3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,416
Income 2021
$30,940
▲ 17.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,092
Born Overseas 382

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 88
  • 2. England 80
  • 3. Philippines 31
  • 4. India 22
  • 5. Scotland 13
  • 6. Germany 11
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 10
  • 8. South Africa 10
  • 9. Thailand 10
  • 10. China 9
  • 11. Fiji 9
  • 12. Ireland 9
  • 13. South Korea 9
  • 14. United States 9
  • 15. Hong Kong 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,082
Australian 956
Irish 342
Scottish 335
German 235
Australian Aboriginal 154
Filipino 40
Italian 37
Chinese 36
Samoan 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,646
Both parents born in Australia
468
Both parents born overseas
344
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.6%
No Religion
41.2%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
127 (4.7%)
5-14 years
274 (10.1%)
15-19 years
125 (4.6%)
20-24 years
169 (6.2%)
25-34 years
362 (13.3%)
35-44 years
342 (12.6%)
45-54 years
394 (14.5%)
55-64 years
378 (13.9%)
65-74 years
300 (11.0%)
75-84 years
176 (6.5%)
85+ years
72 (2.6%)

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