Bohle Plains at a glance
Median house
$515,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,989
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Bohle Plains.
The postcode for Bohle Plains is 4817 (QLD).
The median house price in Bohle Plains is $515,000.
Bohle Plains (4817) sits in the Charters Towers region of Queensland. The median house here is $515,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Bohle Plains has roughly 3,989 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bohle Plains scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bohle Plains's population at 3,989, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,989
Median age
28
Family households
85%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $515,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 53% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $103,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Bohle Plains on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$515,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$515,000
$240,480
3,989
Median age: 28
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.96% (median rent $590/wk against a $515,000 price tag). Units yield 7.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.96%
Based on $515,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.57%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Charters Towers Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,803
total offences in 2026 across the Charters Towers Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bohle Plains.
Local schools for Bohle Plains
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Government School Catchment
The Willows State School
Thuringowa State High School
Kirwan State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bohle Plains.
- What is the median house price in Bohle Plains?
- The median house price in Bohle Plains, QLD 4817 is $515,000. The median unit price is $240,480.
- What is the Bohle Plains postcode?
- Bohle Plains is in the 4817 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- Where is Bohle Plains?
- Bohle Plains is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4817, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bohle Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Bohle Plains?
- There are 20 schools serving Bohle Plains on this page, including Carinity Education - Shalom, St Benedict's Catholic School, Ryan Catholic College.
- How walkable is Bohle Plains?
- Bohle Plains has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Bohle Plains?
- Bohle Plains is close to Thuringowa Dc, Shaw, Condon, Gumlow, Thuringowa Central.
- What is the population of Bohle Plains?
- The population of Bohle Plains is approximately 3,989 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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