Boonah
QLD 4310 · Scenic Rim
2,557 (2021) → 2,690 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Boonah is a suburb in Scenic Rim, QLD 4310, about 67km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Boonah are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 64km inland. Boonah has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4310 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.32%), South Korea (1.96%), New Zealand (1.64%), Indonesia (0.66%), Philippines (0.59%)
Top languages: Korean (1.92%), Indonesian (0.43%), Mandarin (0.23%), Filipino (0.23%), German (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Scenic Rim local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1001 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- All Saints' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1018
- Boonah State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 984
- Boonah State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 948
Nearby (within 10km)
- Roadvale State SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 977
- Kalbar State SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1016
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Boonah
Is Boonah safe?
Boonah has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,139 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Boonah from Brisbane CBD?
Boonah is about 66.8 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 176 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Boonah?
Boonah has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 983 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Boonah?
Boonah has a transport score of 0/100.