Bohle Plains

QLD 4817 • Rest of QLD

3,989
Population (2021)
$58,760
Median Income
31.70 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyAffordableSuburbanTropical

About Bohle Plains

Bohle Plains is a growing suburban locality in the City of Townsville, Queensland, situated approximately 18 kilometres southwest of the Townsville CBD. With a population of around 4,000 residents spread across 31.6 square kilometres, it is one of Townsville's newer residential growth areas. The suburb features a mix of established homes and new housing estates, with a predominantly young family demographic.

Residents enjoy proximity to major shopping centres in nearby Kirwan and Deeragun, along with access to schools and parklands. The suburb's newer developments include modern housing estates with community facilities. Bohle Plains appeals to families seeking affordable, spacious homes within commuting distance of Townsville's employment centres, including the Lavarack Barracks military base nearby.

Bohle Plains falls under postcode 4817 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hinchinbrook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4817
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.29°, 146.68°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
31.70 km²
Elevation
21m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Townsville Bus T1/T2 — Townsville CBD via Kirwan 35-45 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
No suburban train service in Townsville
By Bus
35-45 min via Kirwan interchange
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Car-dependent suburb; limited bus frequency

Walkability Car-Dependent

A sprawling suburb with limited footpaths and few walkable amenities; a car is essential for daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
28 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

24 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,205
Census 2021
3,989
24.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,280
Income 2021
$58,760
27.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,316
Born Overseas 582

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 106
  • 2. India 98
  • 3. New Zealand 68
  • 4. Philippines 57
  • 5. South Africa 49
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 18
  • 7. Germany 14
  • 8. Scotland 14
  • 9. Italy 13
  • 10. China 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,777
English 1,558
Scottish 433
Irish 394
Italian 219
German 192
Australian Aboriginal 167
Indian 136
Filipino 80
Dutch 68

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,642
Both parents born in Australia
755
Both parents born overseas
492
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.4%
No Religion
42.8%
Hinduism
1.3%
Islam
0.5%
Buddhism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
394 (9.9%)
5-14 years
611 (15.3%)
15-19 years
223 (5.6%)
20-24 years
352 (8.8%)
25-34 years
926 (23.2%)
35-44 years
575 (14.4%)
45-54 years
372 (9.3%)
55-64 years
245 (6.1%)
65-74 years
211 (5.3%)
75-84 years
61 (1.5%)
85+ years
9 (0.2%)

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