Moving to Bohle Plains QLD 4817
What the official numbers say about living in Bohle Plains — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $2,329 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 44% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bohle Plains grew 81% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,200 → 3,989 people).
Around 85% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Filipino, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bohle Plains sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (94% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 9.3 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1114 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 16 parks — see them all on the Bohle Plains profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Townsville Catholic Education Office 1.9 km · Ryan Catholic College, Junior Campus 2 km · St Benedict's Kindergarten and Catholic School 2 km · Shalom Christian College 2.4 km · Ryan Catholic College, Senior Campus 2.6 km · The Willows State School 2.9 km · Thuringowa State High School 4 km · Kirwan State High School 4.1 km
Parks and reserves: Harris Crossing Park 800 m · Jonlan Avenue Park 950 m · Disc Golf Park 1 km · Harris Crossing Entry 1.2 km · Disc Golf Course 1.2 km · Woodlake Park 1.9 km · Regal Park 1.9 km · Gardenia Park 2.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bohle Plains, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Masked Lapwing · Peaceful Dove · Bush Stone-curlew.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bohle Plains, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohle Plains here | 3,989 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
| Shaw | 760 | — | 7/10 | 31% |
| Condon | 5,894 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
| Thuringowa Central | 1,953 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Kirwan | 20,780 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Cosgrove | 665 | — | 4/10 | 30% |
| Douglas | 7,780 | — | 9/10 | 25% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Townsville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Herbert — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4817 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bohle Plains profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 44% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 81% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,200 people to 3,989. It sits about 1114 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bohle Plains vs Shaw · Bohle Plains vs Condon.
Nearby guides: Shaw · Condon · Thuringowa Central · Kirwan · Cosgrove · Douglas.
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