Boulia, QLD 4829 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Boulia is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4829, home to 314 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Barcoo local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1365 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 314
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,510 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,008 /week
- Median family income
- $1,731 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Boulia
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $138 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,020
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Boulia State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 88.4% of the 242 resolvable premises in Boulia. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 88.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 11.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 47 across the Boulia LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 21 violent offences, 13 break-ins, 8 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boulia?
Boulia (QLD 4829) had 314 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Boulia local government area.
What is the median rent in Boulia?
The median advertised rent in Boulia is $138/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Boulia?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Boulia covering government sectors. Nearest include: Boulia State School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Boulia?
Boulia is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (88.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Boulia?
Across the surrounding area, 47 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (21), break-ins (13), property damage (8). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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