Suburb Property Profile: Bohle Plains, QLD 4817
Located approximately 10–18km southwest of Townsville's CBD, Bohle Plains sits within the City of Townsville, west of the Bohle River and north of Hervey Range Road. Formally named in 1991 after Henry Bohle, a cattle drover in the region during the 1860s, part of the area was later identified as the site for a new national park in 2009 for its conservation and scenic values, alongside a separate parcel earmarked for residential development. Buyers are drawn here for affordable housing and practical suburban living within reach of Townsville's amenities. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Bohle Plains sits at 3,989 according to the 2021 Census, up 24.5% from 3,205 in 2016 — one of Townsville's newer residential growth areas. The predominant age group is 20–29, and households are primarily couples with children. Median household income sits at $2,329 per week.
Travel & Infrastructure
Bohle Plains doesn't have direct rail access; residents rely on bus routes connecting to the Townsville CBD via Kirwan, and a car is recommended for most journeys given the suburb's sprawling, low-density layout.
Shopping
Bohle Plains has limited retail of its own, with no major supermarkets currently based in the suburb. Residents typically head into neighbouring Kirwan or further into Townsville for everyday shopping needs.
Schools & Recreation
There are no schools within Bohle Plains itself. The nearest government primary schools are in neighbouring Kirwan and Burdell, with families relying on these surrounding suburbs for both primary and secondary education options.
Local Amenities
Around 1.7% of Bohle Plains is set aside as parkland, spread across three parks in the suburb. The broader area's proximity to the Bohle River and its identification as a potential national park site point to genuine natural value nearby, even as the suburb itself remains a car-dependent, low-density community still building out its local amenity base.
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