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Boondall

QLD 4034 • Greater Brisbane

9,603
Population (2021)
$43,368
Median Income
10.87 km²
Area
11m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyWetlandsEntertainment HubTransport Connected

About Boondall

Boondall is a residential suburb in Brisbane's northern corridor, situated approximately 13.5 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 9,600 residents and a median age of 38, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, professionals, and retirees. Originally known as Cabbage Tree Creek, Boondall has evolved from semi-rural beginnings into a well-connected suburban area with a distinctive blend of natural wetlands and urban convenience.

The suburb is renowned for being home to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Nissan Arena), one of Queensland's premier indoor entertainment venues, and the Boondall Wetlands, a 1,100-hectare environmental reserve with extensive boardwalks and cycling trails. Residents enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with quality schools including St Paul's School, local shopping at Boondall Village, and the nearby Boondall Ice Rink. The area appeals to families seeking green space and affordability while maintaining easy access to the city via two train stations.

Boondall falls under postcode 4034 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nudgee electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4034
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer North
LGA
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Lilley
State Electorate
Nudgee
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.35°, 153.07°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
10.87 km²
Elevation
11m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Boondall
0.3 km
4 min
North Boondall
1.2 km
15 min
Nudgee
2.5 km
30 min
Virginia
3 km
37 min

Bus Services

  • 325 — Toombul to Sandgate via Boondall 25-35 min
  • 310 — City to Sandgate via Nudgee Road 40-50 min
  • 335 — Bracken Ridge to Toombul 20-30 min

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
13.5 km
By Train
29 min
By Bus
45-55 min
By Car (Peak)
35-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Shorncliffe Line trains run every 15-30 min to Central Station

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops and train stations walkable from nearby streets; car useful for Entertainment Centre area and wetlands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$415
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,217
Census 2021
9,603
▲ 4.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,996
Income 2021
$43,368
▲ 23.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,785
Born Overseas 2,508

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 408
  • 2. India 397
  • 3. England 210
  • 4. Philippines 209
  • 5. China 111
  • 6. Fiji 108
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 59
  • 8. Thailand 59
  • 9. Italy 53
  • 10. South Africa 50
  • 11. Samoa 42
  • 12. Malaysia 40
  • 13. Vietnam 39
  • 14. Nepal 36
  • 15. Ireland 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,247
Australian 3,094
Irish 1,278
Scottish 942
German 544
Indian 408
Chinese 360
Italian 359
Australian Aboriginal 294
Filipino 288

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,794
Both parents born in Australia
3,204
Both parents born overseas
1,253
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.1%
No Religion
36.9%
Hinduism
3.4%
Sikhism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.5%
Islam
1.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
562 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,159 (12.1%)
15-19 years
675 (7.0%)
20-24 years
556 (5.8%)
25-34 years
1,389 (14.5%)
35-44 years
1,383 (14.4%)
45-54 years
1,174 (12.2%)
55-64 years
1,081 (11.3%)
65-74 years
851 (8.9%)
75-84 years
562 (5.9%)
85+ years
218 (2.3%)

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