Booval at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,723
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Booval.
The postcode for Booval is 4304 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Booval (4304) sits in the Ipswich region of Queensland.
Booval has roughly 2,723 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Booval scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Booval's population at 2,723, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,723
Median age
43
Family households
51%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
2,723
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Ipswich City 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.
35,815
total offences in 2026 across the Ipswich City 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.
66
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Booval.
Local schools for Booval
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Government School Catchment
Silkstone State School
Ipswich East State School
Bundamba State School
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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 Booval.
- What is the Booval postcode?
- Booval is in the 4304 postcode, in QLD, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- Where is Booval?
- Booval is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4304. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Booval?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Booval?
- There are 20 schools serving Booval on this page, including Sacred Heart School, Silkstone State School, Ipswich East State School.
- How walkable is Booval?
- Booval has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Booval?
- Booval is close to Booval Fair, Booval Dc, Booval Bc, Silkstone, Newtown.
- What is the population of Booval?
- The population of Booval is approximately 2,723 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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