Bouldercombe, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bouldercombe QLD is 1,117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bouldercombe is $686 per week ($35,672 per year). Median rent in Bouldercombe is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Bouldercombe has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Bouldercombe has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bouldercombe is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (32.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bouldercombe is $1,517.

Population
1,117
Census 2021
Median income
$686/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bouldercombe vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bouldercombe is $686 a week, 8% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 977th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $10 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 46, 4 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBouldercombeTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$686/wk$747/wk −8%$766/wk
Household income$1,531/wk$1,593/wk −4%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$320/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,625/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age4642 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.2%20.4% −0.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bouldercombe, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bouldercombe Population

1,117 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bouldercombe Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$686/wk
$35,672 per year
Ranked 5,737 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bouldercombe Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,531/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 20.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bouldercombe against your income

About $6,634 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $1,221/wk
Rent share 20.2%

Bouldercombe Map

Bouldercombe, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bouldercombe, Queensland: 23.5333°S, 150.4411°E

Bouldercombe Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Bouldercombe

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (558) Female 50.2% (563)

Population Density

6.9
people per km²
1,117 people · 160.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,737
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
1.8%
England
1.0%
Philippines
0.9%
Thailand
0.4%
Singapore
0.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.4%
Australian
40.1%
Scottish
8.8%
Irish
7.4%
German
6.6%
Australian Aboriginal
5.3%
Dutch
1.5%
Filipino
1.1%
New Zealander
0.9%
Welsh
0.7%
Italian
0.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
32.4%
Not stated
15.7%
Catholic
15.3%
Anglican
15.1%
Uniting Church
7.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.0%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.1% 453
Separated
5.0% 46
Divorced
12.5% 115
Widowed
4.8% 44
Never married
28.7% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.6%
Couple: no children
32.4%
Couple: no children under 15
17.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.3%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.9%
2 persons
38.3%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
13.2%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bouldercombe

Housing Tenure

Of the 378 occupied private dwellings in Bouldercombe at the 2021 Census, 10.6% were rented, 42.6% owned outright and 41.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
42.6% 161 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.8% 158 dwellings
Rented
10.6% 40 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.2% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
15.0%
3 bedrooms
49.0%
4 bedrooms
25.6%
5 bedrooms
6.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$450-$599/mo
3.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
6.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
31.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
45.8%
3 vehicles
19.5%
4+ vehicles
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bouldercombe

Employment

Employed full-time
37.0% 274 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 145 people
Unemployed
2.0% 15 people
Not in labour force
41.4% 306 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.6%
Professionals
15.5%
Community & Personal Service
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.2%
Managers
8.9%
Labourers
4.7%
Sales Workers
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
8.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.9%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
0.7%
Walked only
0.7%
Other
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.7%
Bachelor Degree
16.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.2%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
28.0%
Health
14.2%
Management & Commerce
13.0%
Education
11.8%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Architecture & Building
9.8%
Agriculture & Environment
4.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%
Information Technology
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.6%
Secondary: Government
17.9%
Secondary: Catholic
17.3%
Primary: Catholic
11.2%
Vocational Education
7.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.3%
Pre-school
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
81.9%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
82
Arthritis
50
Heart disease
43
Lung condition
38
Diabetes
34
Asthma
34
Kidney disease
16
Cancer
14
Stroke
10
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 106
Did not provide
86.4% 673

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.9% 140
Not a volunteer
82.1% 643

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.8% 6
Previously served
4.3% 34
Never served
94.9% 752

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.7%
1 child
16.4%
2 children
35.6%
3 children
18.7%
4 children
4.9%
5+ children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
7
1971: 1980
4
1981: 1990
9
1991: 2000
8
2001: 2010
8
2011: 2015
4
2018
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
29.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
830
Moved from QLD
107
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from NT
5
Moved: same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
29.1%
15: 29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
14.4%
Did not do domestic work
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.6%
Step family: no other children
5.5%
Other couple: children only
4.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Sharon
Income: $584/wk Rent: $300/wk $10/wk less rent
Booie
Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk $60/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bouldercombe

The closest suburb to Bouldercombe is Gracemere, 8.5 km away.

Gracemere
8.5 km away · income $778/wk · rent $340/wk
Mount Morgan
12.7 km away · income $462/wk · rent $200/wk
Allenstown
16.6 km away · income $701/wk · rent $250/wk
The Range (Qld)
16.7 km away · income $842/wk · rent $320/wk
West Rockhampton
16.8 km away · income $724/wk · rent $258/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bouldercombe

What is the population of Bouldercombe QLD?

The population of Bouldercombe QLD is 1,117 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km². Bouldercombe is ranked #3,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bouldercombe?

The median personal income in Bouldercombe QLD is $686 per week, or $35,672 per year. The median household income is $1,531 per week. Family income is $1,737 per week. Bouldercombe is ranked #5,737 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bouldercombe?

Median rent in Bouldercombe QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bouldercombe ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bouldercombe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bouldercombe QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bouldercombe?

The median age in Bouldercombe QLD is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bouldercombe a good suburb to live in?

Bouldercombe is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,117. The median income is $686/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30339. All dollar figures in AUD.