Moving to Biloela QLD 4715
What the official numbers say about living in Biloela — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $260 a week, against a median household income of $1,884 a week.
About 59% of homes are owner-occupied and 40% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Biloela shrank 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,885 → 5,692 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Tagalog, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Biloela scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers).
Nearest airport: Thangool Airport, 12.7 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 424 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 14 parks — see them all on the Biloela profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Josephs Catholic School 100 m · Biloela State Primary School 250 m · Biloela State High School 600 m · Redeemer Lutheran College 900 m
Groceries: Drakes 550 m · Asian Aisle Shop 650 m · Woolworths 800 m · Foodworks 1.1 km
Parks and reserves: Rainbow Park 300 m · Melton Park 450 m · School of Arts Park 600 m · Coorada Street Park 600 m · Lions Park 600 m · RSL Anzac Memorial Park 650 m · Granville Park 750 m · Apex park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Biloela, most often seen first: Magpie-lark · Willie Wagtail · Torresian Crow · House Sparrow · Double-barred Finch · Brown Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Biloela, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biloela here | 5,692 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Moura | 1,993 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Banana — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4715 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Biloela profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $260 a week, and about 40% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,885 people to 5,692. It sits about 424 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Banana council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Moura.
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