Moving to Boyne Island QLD 4680
What the official numbers say about living in Boyne Island — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $310 a week, against a median household income of $1,870 a week.
About 66% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Boyne Island grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,406 → 4,835 people).
Around 74% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Arabic, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Boyne Island scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest airport: Gladstone Airport, 15.4 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 426 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 25 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Boyne Island profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Boyne Island State School 1 km · St Francis Catholic Primary School 1.8 km · Tannum Sands State School 1.9 km · Tannum Sands State High School 2.1 km
Groceries: Woolworths 900 m · Coles 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Kirrang Park 550 m · Boyne Island Environmental Center 600 m · Hayes Park 900 m · Colyer Park 1 km · Malpas Park 1.1 km · Tarcoola Fitness Trail and Cycleway 1.1 km · Stirling Park 1.2 km · Lions Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Boyne Island, most often seen first: Rainbow Bee-eater · Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Australasian Figbird · Lewin's Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Boyne Island, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Island here | 4,835 | — | 3/10 | 37% |
| Tannum Sands | 5,227 | — | 5/10 | 56% |
| Glen Eden | 2,918 | — | 4/10 | 45% |
| Toolooa | 992 | — | 1/10 | 36% |
| Telina | 2,197 | — | 5/10 | 21% |
| Sun Valley | 1,296 | — | 1/10 | 23% |
| South Gladstone | 3,476 | — | 1/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gladstone — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4680 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Boyne Island profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $310 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,406 people to 4,835. It sits about 426 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Gladstone council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Boyne Island vs Tannum Sands · Boyne Island vs Glen Eden.
Nearby guides: Tannum Sands · Glen Eden · Toolooa · Telina · Sun Valley · South Gladstone.
Keep an eye on Boyne Island
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.