North Booval, QLD 4304 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Booval is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4304, home to 3,041 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Ipswich local government area and roughly 27 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,041
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,327 /week
- Median personal income
- $637 /week
- Median family income
- $1,426 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ipswich
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Blair
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $295 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Bundamba State School
- Bundamba State Secondary College
- Sacred Heart School (Booval)
- YMCA Vocational School - Ipswich
- Claremont Special School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 36 bus stops
- Mary St near Hill Street
- Mary St at Blackstone Primary School
- William St near Charlotte St
- Thomas St at Queen Street
- Bundamba station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 9.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 85.2% of the 1,252 resolvable premises in North Booval. 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: 85.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 29,386 across the Ipswich LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 14,069 theft, 4,177 violent offences, 3,298 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Booval?
North Booval (QLD 4304) had 3,041 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in North Booval?
The median advertised rent in North Booval is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Booval?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Booval covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Bundamba State School (1 km), Bundamba State Secondary College (1.1 km), Sacred Heart School (Booval) (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Booval?
North Booval is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (85.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Booval?
Across the surrounding area, 29,386 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (14,069), violent (4,177), drug offences (3,298). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in North Booval?
In North Booval, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (9.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in North Booval?
38 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Booval centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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