Boyne Island
QLD 4680 • Rest of QLD
About Boyne Island
Boyne Island is a coastal suburb located in the Gladstone Region of Central Queensland, approximately 20 kilometres south of Gladstone. With a population of around 4,756, the suburb has a median age in the 40-59 range and a strong owner-occupier rate of 66%. The area developed primarily to support workers at the nearby Boyne Smelters aluminium plant and the broader Gladstone industrial precinct.
Boyne Island offers a relaxed, family-oriented lifestyle with access to the Boyne River, local parklands, and proximity to Tannum Sands beach. The suburb features a shopping village, primary school, and sporting facilities including a golf club. It appeals to families and workers in the Gladstone industrial sector, with median house prices around $580,000-$670,000 making it an affordable alternative to Gladstone proper.
Boyne Island falls under postcode 4680 and is governed by Gladstone Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Route 1 — Gladstone CBD 25 min
Commute to Gladstone
🛣️ No train service. Main access via Gladstone-Benaraby Road.
Most errands require a car. Local shops within the village centre are walkable for nearby residents.
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsBoyne Plaza, Cnr Wyndham Avenue And Centenary Drive Boyne Island 4680 QLD
Schools
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17 O'Connor Road
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151 Malpas Street
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Gladstone Road
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1315 Dawson Highway
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55 Don Cameron Drive
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Stirrat Street
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11 Paterson Street
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Harvey Road
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74 Auckland Street
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153 Toolooa Street
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Dawson Highway
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Boles Street
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43a Hibiscus Avenue
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Cnr Park and Rosella Streets
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J Hickey Avenue
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181 Goondoon Street
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Corner Degalgil and Ubobo Streets
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Francis Way
Housing 2021 Census
23 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 185
- 2. England 131
- 3. South Africa 94
- 4. Scotland 26
- 5. Philippines 24
- 6. Zimbabwe 14
- 7. Germany 12
- 8. Netherlands 11
- 9. Ireland 9
- 10. Egypt 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)