Ipswich City Council
Booval
Booval at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,723
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Booval.
Booval is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
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
$286,000
$205,920
2,723
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 202610.55%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20266.69%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,723
Median age
43
Family households
51%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
21,925
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Silkstone State School
Ipswich East State School
Bundamba 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 Booval.
- What is the median house price in Booval?
- The median house price in Booval, QLD 4304 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Booval postcode?
- Booval is in the 4304 postcode, in QLD, 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 Bc, Booval Dc, Silkstone, Newtown.
- What is the population of Booval?
- Booval has approximately 2,723 residents. 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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