Borallon is a rural locality in Queensland, 54 km from Brisbane CBD, around 52 minutes by car. Population is 90; the median age is 36 and the median household income is $106,132 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The locality grew 11.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $305 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,167. Borallon is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025110 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4306.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Borallon safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Borallon sits in the moderate band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025.
1 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
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
Walkability
Borallon is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
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 Borallon.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 36
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
Somerset: council population
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
Borallon is home to 90 residents, with a median age of 36, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $106,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
90
Median Age
36
Median Household Income
$106,132/yr
Census Median Rent
$305/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg Household Size
3.1
Median Personal Income
$42,432/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
20.0%
Total Dwellings
30
Owner-Occupier Rate
79.2%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
14.9%
Mortgage Stress
24.5%
Work From Home
11.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 90.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.1%
- Employment Rate
- 58.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 25.6%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,063 a year through Somerset based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Somerset
In the year to August 2026, 363 new dwellings were approved across Somerset. That mix is 337 houses and 26 units. Approvals are up 375.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Yuggera Ugarapul People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.8 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 20.4 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.64 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 4 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Raceview (Ipswich, South East Queensland) monitoring station, 18.4 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Ipswich, 14.0 km- Elevation
- 18 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 39.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- —
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
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
In postcode 4306, 534 of 43,217 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.7% (1,186 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4306, 16,089 rooftop-solar systems totalling 111.2 MW have been installed since 2001. 1,479 went up in the last year.
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."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Shayne Neumann Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shayne Neumann | 55.7% | 44.3% | +0.5 |
| 2022 | Shayne Neumann | 55.2% | 44.8% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Shayne Kenneth Neumann | 51.2% | 48.8% | +6.9 |
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
Currently held by Jim McDonald Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jim McDonald LNP | 69.2% |
| 2020 | Jim McDonald LNP | 61.5% |
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 Borallon
Is Borallon a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Borallon is moderate (62/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Borallon?
Borallon 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 Borallon?
Borallon, QLD had a population of 90 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Borallon, QLD?
The postcode for Borallon, QLD is 4306.
How far is Borallon from Brisbane?
Borallon is 54 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 52 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Borallon?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Borallon was $106,132 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 Borallon?
There are too few current rental listings in Borallon for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $305, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Borallon?
The median age of residents in Borallon was 36 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the air quality in Borallon?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Borallon (Raceview (Ipswich, South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.8 µg/m³ and PM10 of 20.4 µg/m³. That puts Borallon below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Borallon?
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 Borallon belong to?
Borallon sits within the Somerset local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Borallon?
The average residential rates bill through Somerset is $1,063 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Borallon?
Across Somerset, 363 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 375.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Borallon in?
Borallon sits within the federal Division of Blair, currently held by Shayne Neumann (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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