The Boat People are an Australian four-piece indie pop band. The Brisbane based group consists of James O'Brien, Robin Waters, Charles Dugan and Tony Garret. They cite Crowded House and The Beatles as childhood influences but now name-check bands such as Phoenix, Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Wilco and Of Montreal.

The Boaties, as they're affectionately known, are currently managed by Rick Chazan.