Moving to Boondall QLD 4034
What the official numbers say about living in Boondall — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $415 a week, against a median household income of $1,887 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Boondall grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,748 → 9,603 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, India, England; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Cantonese, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Boondall scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 21% work from home.
Nearest train station: Boondall, 800 m north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Chermside bus station, 4.8 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 6.8 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 14 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 28 schools · 16 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 57 parks — see them all on the Boondall profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Boondall State School 600 m · St Joseph's Nudgee College 1 km · Padua College Sportsground 2.3 km · St Flannan's School 2.4 km · Taigum State School 2.4 km · Sandgate District State High School 2.4 km · Zillmere State School 2.7 km · Holy Spirit College 2.8 km
Groceries: IGA 200 m · Woolworths 1.2 km · Coles 2.1 km · Aldi 2.2 km · IGA Local Grocer 2.4 km · Fresh & Save 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Franchina Family Park 200 m · Stanworth Road Park 350 m · Gildor St Park 600 m · Mulbeam Park 750 m · Donna Philps Reserve 750 m · Laar Crescent Park 850 m · Wahl Street Park 850 m · Eton Avenue Park 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Boondall, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Welcome Swallow · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Boondall, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boondall here | 9,603 | — | 7/10 | 40% |
| Taigum | 7,801 | — | 4/10 | 13% |
| Zillmere | 9,323 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Deagon | 3,773 | — | 6/10 | 13% |
| Geebung | 4,850 | — | 8/10 | 8% |
| Virginia | 2,395 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| Nudgee | 4,377 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Brisbane — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lilley — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4034 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Boondall profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $415 a week.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,748 people to 9,603. It sits about 14 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Boondall station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Lilley.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Boondall vs Taigum · Boondall vs Zillmere.
Nearby guides: Taigum · Zillmere · Deagon · Geebung · Virginia · Nudgee.
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