Boonooroo at a glance
Population
371
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Boonooroo.
The postcode for Boonooroo is 4650 (QLD).
Boonooroo (4650) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Boonooroo has roughly 371 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boonooroo's population at 371, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
371
Median age
63
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
371
Median age: 63
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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 Gympie 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.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie 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
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Boonooroo.
Local schools for Boonooroo
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Government School Catchment
Granville State School
Albert State School
Parke State School
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Frequently asked
About Boonooroo.
- What is the Boonooroo postcode?
- Boonooroo is in the 4650 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Boonooroo?
- Boonooroo is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4650, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boonooroo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Boonooroo?
- There are 20 schools serving Boonooroo on this page, including Granville State School, Albert State School, St Mary's College.
- What suburbs are near Boonooroo?
- Boonooroo is close to Tuan, Little Tuan, Great Sandy Strait, Poona, Big Tuan.
- What is the population of Boonooroo?
- The population of Boonooroo is approximately 371 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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