Scenic Rim Regional Council
Boonah
Boonah at a glance
Median house
$720,000
Median unit
$234,720
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
6,017
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Boonah.
Boonah (4310) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The median house here is $720,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Boonah has roughly 6,017 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Boonah scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boonah's population at 6,017, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,017
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $720,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $234,720, roughly 67% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $144,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$720,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $234,720.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$291/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$720,000
$234,720
6,017
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.10% (median rent $291/wk against a $720,000 price tag). Units yield 5.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.10%
Based on $720,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.47%
Based on $234,720 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–
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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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.
32
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boonah.
Local schools for Boonah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Boonah State High School
Boonah State School
Roadvale State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Boonah.
- What is the median house price in Boonah?
- The median house price in Boonah, QLD 4310 is $720,000. The median unit price is $234,720. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Boonah postcode?
- Boonah is in the 4310 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boonah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $291, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Boonah?
- There are 5 schools serving Boonah on this page, including Boonah State High School, All Saints' School, Boonah State School.
- How walkable is Boonah?
- Boonah has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Boonah?
- Boonah is close to Hoya, Kents Pocket, Dugandan, Allandale, Milford.
- What is the population of Boonah?
- Boonah has approximately 6,017 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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