Situated west of Townsville City, Bohle Plains is rapidly becoming one of the most coveted places to live in North Queensland. Bohle Plains has come a long way in terms of development into the pristine community it is now, with a history of significant transformation over the past 140 years.

Once a struggling rural region that competed for basic services and amenities, Bohle Plains today features world-class master-planned communities with excellent transportation accessibility, shopping centres, and a wealth of recreational opportunities.

A look at Bohle Plain’s history

Bohle Plains is situated in the traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal country. Named after the nearby Bohle River, the region has its roots in cattle droving since Henry Mackinnon Bohle brought cattle to the district in 1863. 

Since its settlement in the late 1800s, the historical growth of Bohle Plains has been shaped by its close relationship to the settlement of Townsville — the rapid expansion in the 1870s and 1880s mirrors the surge in housing and infrastructure development today.

By the 1980s, the pre-existing City of Thuringowa saw the Bohle Plains undergo significant development as a peri-urban zone. At the time, this led the council to begin approving semi-rural and urban residential development on a huge scale. 

In 1986 the population of the Bohle Plains reached over 2,000, leading to the rise of new commercial ventures such as the development of the area’s first major retail centre, the Woodlands Shopping Centre in August 1985, as well as a BP petrol station in October 1986.

Bohle Plains today – a snapshot

In the last decade, there has been a major shift in the Bohle Plains real estate market. Master-planned communities have begun to spring up, offering opportunities for the wave of local migrants looking to settle in North Queensland. One of the two most recently announced master-planned communities in the Townsville area includes Harris Crossing in Bohle Plains.

These master-planned communities differ from traditional residential development, due to the added luxury and exclusivity of local amenities such as sporting complexes, large shopping centres, parkland trails, and bike paths.

• Population: 3,989 (ABS, 2021)
• Number of private dwellings: 1,506 (ABS, 2021)
• Median weekly household income: $2,329 (ABS, 2021)
• Median age: 28 (ABS, 2021)
• Average house price: $490,000 (Up 8.9% from July 2023 - June 2024)

The appeal of living in Bohle Plains

Affordable housing

With house prices just shy of $500,000, Bohle Plains presents an attractive opportunity for those looking for a quiet and pleasant area within the rapidly growing Townsville region. For those looking to build a home, the recent recovery in the building resources market has brought the time to build a home down to an average of 5 months.

Welcoming community spirit

Bohle Plains has a tight-knit community of residents consisting of young families with children, especially within master-planned communities — those looking for a welcoming and friendly atmosphere will find it here. Expect neighbours that greet you by name and a village-like community spirit.

Tranquil and natural beauty 

Surrounded by scenic views of the sprawling landscape, the Bohle Plains offers the peace and quiet of a regional lifestyle while still having city amenities within a few minute's reach. Perfect for families or nature lovers, this growing community boasts parks, sporting facilities, and easy access to hiking trails.

Keir Constructions is Townsville’s most trusted and awarded home builder, providing beautiful and functional homes for those looking to put their roots down in Bohle Plains. View our display homes located in Harris Crossing, or explore our range of home designs in Townsville today.