Booral - River Heads, QLD 4963
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Waterfront
- $330/wk Median
- 12.0% Renters
Booral - River Heads Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.8k
- Median age
- 49
- Median weekly rent
- $330
- To the CBD
- 42.8km
- Walkability
- 9.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Booral - River Heads Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
Beach & Coast
Booral - River Heads sits among Wide Bay's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 5,775 residents and a smaller but steady renter share (12.0%), it's a well-established part of the Wide Bay rental market.
Around Booral - River Heads
Booral - River Heads Point
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Booral - River Heads Foreshore
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Available Rental Properties in Booral - River Heads
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Booral - River Heads
Real questions renters ask before moving to Booral - River Heads.
How much does it cost to rent in Booral - River Heads?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Booral - River Heads is $330. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $330 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Booral - River Heads?
Locals describe Booral - River Heads as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 5,775, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Booral - River Heads a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Booral - River Heads has a 12.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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