Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Biloela

19 km²

Biloela is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer residents than usual and a slightly younger population.

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📍 Biloela, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,694—since 2011 Median age36 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.8%People aged 65 and over13.3%Children under 1521.2%People in a de facto relationship13.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Biloela, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)28.6%

Older adults (45–64)24.0%

Children (0–14)21.2%

Seniors (65+)13.3%

Youth (15–24)12.7%

Marital status

In Biloela, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (7%).

Married47%
Never married36%
Divorced7%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Biloela, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by China (3%) and Philippines (2%).

Australia73.1%

China2.4%

Philippines1.7%

New Zealand1.5%

England1.2%

South Africa0.5%

Nepal0.5%

Vietnam0.4%

India0.4%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Biloela, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (8%).

Australian38.3%

English34.0%

Irish8.4%

Scottish7.2%

German7.2%

Chinese2.9%

Filipino2.0%

Italian1.8%

Dutch1.8%

Indian0.5%

Language

People using another language at home9.1%

Language used at home

In Biloela, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Tagalog (1%).

English only77.6%

Mandarin2.0%

Tagalog0.8%

Vietnamese0.4%

Greek0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Italian0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion30.0%

Religious affiliation

In Biloela, the largest group is Christianity at 61%, followed by No religion (35%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity61%
No religion35%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.6%

Highest year of school

In Biloela, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1243.5%

Year 1023.2%

Year 9 or below10.9%

Year 117.0%

Highest qualification level

In Biloela, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 57%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (13%).

Certificate III / IV39.0%

Bachelor degree13.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.2%

Postgraduate degree2.9%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In Biloela, the largest group is Engineering & related at 34%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Education (11%).

Engineering & related23.7%

Management & commerce12.8%

Education7.9%

Health6.5%

Society & culture6.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.7%

Architecture & building3.5%

Agriculture & environment1.9%

Natural & physical sciences0.8%

Information technology0.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$889—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,883—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,242—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.7%

Household income distribution

In Biloela, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and Under $650 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99931.2%

$650–$1,49922.5%

Under $65014.9%

$3,000–$3,99911.1%

$4,000 or more10.6%

Personal income distribution

In Biloela, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65032.6%

$650–$1,49928.8%

$1,500–$2,99919.0%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.5%People with a mental health condition6.9%People needing help with daily activities4.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Biloela, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None61.0%

One condition16.5%

Two conditions4.7%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Biloela, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Arthritis (17%).

Asthma8.1%

Mental health6.9%

Arthritis6.6%

Other condition6.3%

Diabetes4.2%

Heart disease3.1%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.1%People providing unpaid care9.5%People caring for children unpaid27.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5—since 2011 One-parent families13.4%People living alone27.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Biloela, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Biloela, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people34.2%

1 person27.0%

3 people14.9%

4 people14.9%

5 people5.9%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting38.7%Homes owned outright24.9%Separate (detached) houses88.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.9%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Biloela, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Owned outright (25%).

Rented39%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Owned outright25%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Biloela, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Flat or apartment (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (4%).

Separate house88%
Flat or apartment6%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Biloela, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms47.3%

4 bedrooms29.4%

2 bedrooms11.6%

5 or more6.3%

1 bedroom3.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Biloela, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by Under $200 (32%) and $350–$549 (23%).

$200–$34943.1%

Under $20030.2%

$350–$54921.9%

$750 or more0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Biloela, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79943.3%

Under $1,00025.4%

$1,800–$2,99918.4%

$3,000 or more6.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.9%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Biloela, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles40.3%

1 vehicle31.6%

3 vehicles14.0%

4 or more7.2%

No vehicle6.9%

How people get to work

In Biloela, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Car (passenger) (10%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)68.0%

Car (passenger)8.3%

Walked4.6%

Worked at home2.5%

Bus1.0%

Bicycle0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.9%Recent arrivals from overseas33.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.0%Labour-force participation62.5%Employed full-time65.0%

Industries people work in

In Biloela, the largest group is Mining at 15%, followed by Manufacturing (13%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Mining15.0%

Manufacturing12.5%

Health care & social assistance9.4%

Retail trade8.5%

Education & training8.0%

Electricity, gas & water7.5%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Administrative & support5.1%

Construction4.6%

Occupations people work in

In Biloela, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Machinery operators & drivers (15%).

Technicians & trades19.2%

Labourers16.7%

Machinery operators & drivers14.8%

Professionals12.9%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Community & personal service8.9%

Managers7.6%

Sales workers7.0%

Areas within Biloela

Biloela Block 1 Biloela Block 2 Biloela Block 3 Biloela Block 4 Biloela Block 5 Biloela Block 6 Biloela Block 7 Biloela Block 8 Biloela Block 9 Biloela Block 10 Biloela Block 11 Biloela Block 12 Biloela Block 13 Biloela Block 14 Biloela Block 15 Biloela Block 16

Nearby areas

Gladstone Hinterland Mount Morgan Bouldercombe Banana Monto - Eidsvold Clinton - New Auckland Callemondah Telina - Toolooa

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