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Biloela

QLD 4715 • Rest of QLD

5,692
Population (2021)
$46,228
Median Income
18.02 km²
Area
$260/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Biloela

Biloela is the main service town of the Banana Shire in central Queensland, situated approximately 550 kilometres north-west of Brisbane at an elevation of 185 metres. The town has a population of 5,692 and a median age of 36, reflecting a balanced community of working-age families and long-established residents. The median household income of $1,884 per week underpins a local economy centred on agriculture, cattle grazing, and energy sector activity, with the surrounding Callide Valley known for its coal mining and power generation history.

Biloela serves as a regional hub for the broader Banana Shire, offering essential services including a Woolworths supermarket, schools from primary through to secondary level, and a hospital. The community has a strong rural identity with deep Australian and European heritage roots, particularly English, Irish, and German ancestry. Affordable housing — with median rents of just $260 per week — and a wide range of outdoor activities including fishing, camping, and exploring the surrounding Queensland countryside make Biloela an attractive base for families and those seeking a quieter regional lifestyle.

Biloela falls under postcode 4715 and is governed by Banana Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4715
Urban Area
Biloela
LGA / Council
Banana
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.39°, 150.52°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
18.02 km²
Elevation
185m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Biloela Square, Cnr Gladstone & Kariboe Street Biloela 4715 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.4%

135 state housing + 12 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,758
Census 2021
5,692
▼ 1.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,676
Income 2021
$46,228
▲ 16.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,162
Born Overseas 728

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 135
  • 2. Philippines 96
  • 3. New Zealand 85
  • 4. England 67
  • 5. Brazil 27
  • 6. South Africa 27
  • 7. Nepal 26
  • 8. Sri Lanka 26
  • 9. Vietnam 24
  • 10. India 22

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,180
English 1,934
Irish 479
Scottish 409
German 408
Australian Aboriginal 216
Chinese 163
Filipino 113
Dutch 105
Italian 105

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,628
Both parents born in Australia
875
Both parents born overseas
408
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.0%
No Religion
29.9%
Buddhism
1.3%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
369 (6.5%)
5-14 years
841 (14.8%)
15-19 years
359 (6.3%)
20-24 years
362 (6.4%)
25-34 years
820 (14.4%)
35-44 years
815 (14.3%)
45-54 years
720 (12.6%)
55-64 years
646 (11.3%)
65-74 years
394 (6.9%)
75-84 years
246 (4.3%)
85+ years
120 (2.1%)

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