Moving to Boyne Valley QLD 4680
What the official numbers say about living in Boyne Valley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $160 a week, against a median household income of $989 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Boyne Valley shrank 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (379 → 301 people).
Around 59% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Boyne Valley scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (57% of workers), while 35% work from home.
Nearest airport: Monto Airport, 55.1 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 377 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Boyne Valley, most often seen first: Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Torresian Crow · Magpie-lark · Masked Lapwing · White-winged Chough.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Boyne Valley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Valley here | 301 | — | 2/10 | 53% |
| Calliope | 5,263 | — | 2/10 | 31% |
| Monto | 1,156 | — | 1/10 | 18% |
| Tannum Sands | 5,227 | — | 5/10 | 56% |
| Boyne Island | 4,835 | — | 3/10 | 37% |
| Agnes Water | 2,729 | — | 3/10 | 55% |
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 Valley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $160 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 379 people to 301. It sits about 377 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Gladstone council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Calliope · Monto · Tannum Sands · Boyne Island · Agnes Water.
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