Biloela

Population

Total Population: The total usual resident population for the locality of Biloela was 5,692 people.

Percentage of Women: 49.9%

Percentage of Men: 50.1%

Average Age

Median Age in the Region: The median age for people in the Biloela locality was 36 years. This is lower than the Queensland median of 38, suggesting a younger, working-age population, likely driven by the resource sector.

Income (Weekly Household)

The median weekly household income for the broader Biloela statistical area was $1,766 AUD, which is notably higher than the Queensland median of $1,675, reflecting the higher wages in the local industries.

The three highest percentage income brackets for households, based on the broader Biloela-Thangool and surrounds area, are:

$3,000 – $3,499: 9.6%
 
$2,500 – $2,999: 9.1%
 
$1,000 – $1,249: 8.4%

Industry

Mining: 14.5% of employed residents. The largest employing sector, due to its proximity to coal and resource operations.

Manufacturing: 10.5% of employed residents. This includes processing and support services related to the agricultural and mining outputs.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: 9.0% of employed residents. Reflecting Biloela’s long-standing role as an important service centre for the regional cattle and cropping industries.