Bororen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
399
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bororen.
The postcode for Bororen is 4678 (QLD).
Bororen (4678) sits in the Gladstone region of Queensland.
Bororen has roughly 399 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Bororen scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bororen's population at 399, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
399
Median age
51
Family households
77%
Lone person
16%
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)
$233/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
399
Median age: 51
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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 Gladstone 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.
9,956
total offences in 2026 across the Gladstone 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Bororen.
Local schools for Bororen
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Government School Catchment
Bororen State School
Miriam Vale State School
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Frequently asked
About Bororen.
- What is the Bororen postcode?
- Bororen is in the 4678 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone Regional Council region.
- Where is Bororen?
- Bororen is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4678, in the Gladstone Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bororen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $233, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Bororen?
- There are 2 schools serving Bororen on this page, including Bororen State School, Miriam Vale State School.
- How walkable is Bororen?
- Bororen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bororen?
- Bororen is close to Miriam Vale, Foreshores, Colosseum, Boynedale, Rodds Bay.
- What is the population of Bororen?
- The population of Bororen is approximately 399 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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