Bollon QLD 4488

Bollon is a rural locality in Queensland, 647 km from Brisbane CBD, around 8 hours by car. Population is 174; the median age is 47 and the median household income is $51,324 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality fell 21.3% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $155 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,460. Bollon is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.

This locality is too small to rate.

The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 174. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.

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Is Bollon safe? Crime statistics

2025

Crime in Bollon sits in the moderate band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 50% on the prior year.

3 offences

50.0% since 2024
Drug Offences 2 (66.7%)
Assault 1 (33.3%)

Crime Trend

Serious Road Crashes

2020–2024

3 crashes

where someone was killed or admitted to hospital

Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.

Schools

One school serves Bollon, but none have published comparable ratings yet.

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No rated schools
1 school in this locality
1 unrated
  • • 14 students in one school (avg 14)

Primary

Government · Prep-6 · 14 students
ICSEA 1008 (higher than 51% of Australian schools) · 16% top-SEA students

Walkability

Bollon is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.

0
out of 100
Very Car-Dependent
Public Transport within 1 km not measured
Schools within 1.5 km 0
Parks within 800 m 0
Supermarkets within 1 km 0
GPs within 1 km 0
Pharmacies within 1 km 0
Childcare within 1 km 0
Hospitals within 5 km 0

We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.

NBN connectivity

The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bollon.

15
connectivity score / 100
Bottom 17% in QLD
Most common
Satellite (Sky Muster)
Full-fibre (FTTP) share
0%
Premises covered
87
Technology mix
Satellite (Sky Muster) (SATELLITE) 100%

NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.

Amenities

Supermarkets
None
Shopping Centres
None
Cafes & Restaurants
2 in locality
Parks & Reserves
4 in locality
Sport & Recreation
None
Beaches
None
Waterways
21 in locality
Childcare
None
GPs
1 in locality
Pharmacies
None
Hospitals
None
Police Stations
1 in locality
Banks & Bank@Post
1 in locality
Fuel Stations
1 in locality
EV Chargers
None
Pubs & Bars
1 in locality
Arts & Culture
1 in locality
Places of Worship
2 in locality

Balonne: council population

The whole council area, not just Bollon · estimated residents
at 30 June 2025
Residents
4,350
+0.1% in a year
Change
+5
people since 2024
Density
0.1
people per km² across the council area
What drove the change
Natural increase
+21
births minus deaths
Net internal migration
-20
moves within Australia
Net overseas migration
+4
arrivals minus departures

The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.

Socio-economic profile

ABS SEIFA · ranked against every suburb in Australia, and within the state
2021 census
Advantage and disadvantage
4/10
5/10 within QLD
income, education, jobs and housing together
Economic resources
3/10
3/10 within QLD
income against housing cost and household size
Education and occupation
4/10
5/10 within QLD
qualifications and job type, income excluded

Bollon is home to 174 residents, with a median age of 47, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $51,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.3%.

2021 Census · change since 2016

Population

174

21.3% since 2016

Median Age

47

6.8% since 2016

Median Household Income

$51,324/yr

11.5% since 2016
Bottom 15% in QLD

Census Median Rent

$155/wk

19.2% since 2016

Census Median Mortgage

$1,460/mo

172.4% since 2016

Avg Household Size

2.2

no change since 2016

Median Personal Income

$42,536/yr

27.2% since 2016

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

22.9% since 2016

Unoccupied Dwellings

58.1%

120.1% since 2016

Total Dwellings

74

14.9% since 2016

Owner-Occupier Rate

79.0%

15.7% since 2016

Houses

91.9%

0.1% since 2016

Rental Stress

15.7%

6.8% since 2016

Mortgage Stress

34.1%

143.6% since 2016

Work From Home

25.9%

25.4% since 2016

Dwelling Types

Houses 68 (91.9%)
Flats / Apartments 6 (8.1%)

Property Ownership

Owned Outright 42 (67.7%)
Renting 13 (21.0%)
Mortgage 7 (11.3%)

Demographics

Born in Australia
86.2%
English Spoken at Home
87.4%
Employment Rate
62%
0.3% since 2016
Completed Year 12
29.9%

Occupations

Managers 39 (42.4%)
Machinery Operators & Drivers 14 (15.2%)
Clerical & Administrative 9 (9.8%)
Technicians & Trades 7 (7.6%)
Labourers 7 (7.6%)
Community & Personal Service 6 (6.5%)
Professionals 5 (5.4%)

Religion

Christianity 113 (64.9%)
No Religion 36 (20.7%)

Age Distribution

0-4 16 (9.2%)
5-14 14 (8.0%)
15-19 9 (5.2%)
20-24 6 (3.4%)
25-34 19 (10.9%)
35-44 20 (11.5%)
45-54 31 (17.8%)
55-64 21 (12.1%)
65-74 23 (13.2%)
75-84 4 (2.3%)
85+ 6 (3.4%)

Family & Household Composition

Lone Person 26 (56.5%)
Couple Families 20 (43.5%)

Commute to Work

Car (driver) 38 (46.9%)
Worked from Home 21 (25.9%)
Walked Only 15 (18.5%)
Car (passenger) 7 (8.6%)

Education

Certificate III & IV 17 (9.8%)
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 13 (7.5%)
Bachelor Degree 9 (5.2%)

Cars per Dwelling

0 cars 3 (4.3%)
1 car 14 (20.3%)
2 cars 25 (36.2%)
3 cars 9 (13.0%)
4+ cars 15 (21.7%)

Council Rates

Balonne
FY 2025-26

Households face an average residential rates bill of $567 a year through Balonne based on 2025 figures.

Avg residential rate
$567/yr
57% below the QLD average of $1,328 · median of 59 councils
Valuation basis
Unimproved Value
land only

Building Approvals: Balonne

The whole council area, not just Bollon · new residential dwellings
to 2026-08

In the year to August 2026, 9 new dwellings were approved across Balonne. That mix is 7 houses and 2 units.

Trailing 12 months
9dwellings
Houses
7
detached dwellings
Units
2
townhouses + apartments

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The Aboriginal party for this area is Kooma People #4 Part A.

Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.

Climate & Setting

from Bollon Mary St, 31.8 km

Dry climate — very hot summers, mild winters.

Elevation
168 m
above sea level, at the locality centre
Annual rainfall
455 mm
44 rainy days
Summer max (Jan)
35.8°C
76 days ≥ 35°C
Winter min (Jul)
5.9°C
4 frost days ≤ 0°C

Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.

EV adoption

0.0%
of light vehicles are electric
Up from 0.00% in 2021

In postcode 4488, 0 of 259 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.0%.

Electric share, year by year
2021
0.00%
2022
0.00%
2023
0.00%
2024
0.00%
2025
0.00%

Rooftop solar

38
systems per 100 dwellings
Averaging 4.9 kW each

In postcode 4488, 54 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 143 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census.

Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.

Systems installed, year by year
2019
1
2020
1
2021
4
2022
0
2023
3
2024
6
2025
1
2026
0

2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.

First Home Owner Grant

FY2026-27

$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.

$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."

Verify eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office

Federal Electorate

Division of Maranoa

Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland

Year Winner 2PP ALP 2PP LNP Swing
2025 David Littleproud 26.0% 74.0% -1.8
2022 David Littleproud 27.9% 72.1% -3.3
2019 David Littleproud 24.6% 75.4% +7.9

Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.

State Electorate

Warrego District

Currently held by Ann Leahy Liberal National Party of Queensland

Next state election: 28 October 2028.

Year Winner Won with
2024 Ann Leahy LNP 77.8%
2020 Ann Leahy LNP 73.2%

Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.

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Common questions about Bollon

Is Bollon a safe place to live?

Recorded crime in Bollon is moderate (56/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).

What natural hazards affect Bollon?

Bollon has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.

What is the population of Bollon?

Bollon, QLD had a population of 174 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.

What is the postcode for Bollon, QLD?

The postcode for Bollon, QLD is 4488.

How far is Bollon from Brisbane?

Bollon is 647 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 478 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.

What is the median household income in Bollon?

At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bollon was $51,324 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.

What is the median weekly rent in Bollon?

There are too few current rental listings in Bollon for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $155, across all dwelling types.

What is the median age in Bollon?

The median age of residents in Bollon was 47 at the 2021 ABS Census.

How are the schools in Bollon?

There is 1 school inside the Bollon boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.

What is the weather like in Bollon?

At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bollon, Bollon Mary St (31.8 km away), summer days average 35.8°C, winter nights 5.9°C, 455 mm of rain a year over 44 rainy days, and 76 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.

Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bollon?

First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.

What council does Bollon belong to?

Bollon sits within the Balonne local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.

How much are council rates in Bollon?

The average residential rates bill through Balonne is $567 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.

How much is being built near Bollon?

Across Balonne, 9 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.

Which federal electorate is Bollon in?

Bollon sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).

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