Boronia Heights

QLD 4124 • Greater Brisbane

8,175
Population (2021)
$37,336
Median Income
4.26 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyMulticulturalAffordableSuburbanCommuter Belt

About Boronia Heights

Boronia Heights is a residential suburb in the City of Logan, located approximately 25 kilometres south of Brisbane's CBD and forming part of the Browns Plains urban area. Home to 8,175 residents, the suburb has a young demographic profile with a median age of 34 and a steady mix of families and young couples. The area is notably diverse, with significant communities tracing ancestry to England, India, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, reflecting the multicultural character of the broader Logan region.

The suburb offers convenient access to the Browns Plains Town Centre shopping precinct, major supermarkets, and a range of local shops and services. Public transport connects residents to the Beenleigh rail corridor, and motorway access makes commuting straightforward. With median weekly rents of $350, Boronia Heights remains an affordable entry point for families and first-home buyers seeking space within reach of Brisbane's outer south corridor.

Boronia Heights falls under postcode 4124 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Logan electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4124
Urban Area
Browns Plains
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.69°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.26 km²
Elevation
66m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.5%

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,862
Census 2021
8,175
4.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,668
Income 2021
$37,336
17.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,473
Born Overseas 2,185

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 509
  • 2. India 324
  • 3. England 221
  • 4. Philippines 109
  • 5. China 68
  • 6. Samoa 58
  • 7. Pakistan 57
  • 8. Fiji 55
  • 9. South Africa 46
  • 10. Vietnam 45

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,841
Australian 2,694
Scottish 633
Irish 571
German 375
Australian Aboriginal 350
Indian 319
Maori 240
Chinese 203
Samoan 188

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,735
Both parents born in Australia
2,817
Both parents born overseas
999
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.3%
Christianity
40.6%
Sikhism
3.2%
Islam
2.2%
Hinduism
1.4%
Buddhism
1.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
558 (6.8%)
5-14 years
1,293 (15.8%)
15-19 years
535 (6.5%)
20-24 years
538 (6.6%)
25-34 years
1,269 (15.5%)
35-44 years
1,100 (13.5%)
45-54 years
960 (11.7%)
55-64 years
833 (10.2%)
65-74 years
592 (7.2%)
75-84 years
322 (3.9%)
85+ years
168 (2.1%)

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