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Boolburra

QLD 4702 • Queensland

34
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
320.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Boolburra

Boolburra is a small rural locality in Central Queensland, situated approximately 50 kilometres west of Rockhampton in the Capricornia region. Covering over 320 square kilometres of pastoral land, it has a population of just 34 people, making it one of the more sparsely settled localities in the state. The area is characterised by open grazing country typical of Central Queensland, with broad grasslands and scattered eucalyptus woodland. Its remote character and low population density reflect a lifestyle defined by agriculture and wide open spaces.

Life in Boolburra revolves around farming and grazing, with properties spanning large tracts of land devoted primarily to cattle production. Residents travel to Rockhampton or nearby Emerald for major shopping, medical services, and schooling. The locality has a strong sense of self-reliance common to outback Queensland communities, where neighbours look out for one another despite the distances involved. For those who appreciate solitude, wide horizons, and a genuine rural lifestyle far from city pressures, Boolburra offers an authentically pastoral way of life.

Boolburra falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
320.09 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
50 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
45-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45 min

🛣️ Private vehicle is the primary transport option

Walkability Car Dependent

No footpaths or local services; private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
34
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Boolburra located? +

Boolburra is a rural locality in Central Queensland, approximately 50 kilometres west of Rockhampton.

What is Boolburra known for? +

Boolburra is a pastoral locality primarily used for cattle grazing and broad-acre farming, typical of Central Queensland's agricultural heartland.

Is there public transport in Boolburra? +

There is no public transport in Boolburra. A private vehicle is essential, with Rockhampton being the nearest major service centre.