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Boggabilla NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Boggabilla, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Boggabilla NSW is 1,022 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boggabilla is $486 per week ($25,272 per year). Median rent in Boggabilla is $155 per week ($672 per month). Boggabilla has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Boggabilla has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boggabilla is England. The most common religion is Not stated (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boggabilla is $867.

There were 103 recorded offences in Boggabilla in 2025-26, a rate of 101 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (41 offences).

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Boggabilla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boggabilla Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$486/wk

$25,272 per year

#8362 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$155/wk

$672 per month

#8183 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Boggabilla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (512) Female 49.6% (503)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

1,022 people · 1340.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,238

Family income/wk

Boggabilla Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Boggabilla Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

70.2% 73 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

29.8% 31 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Boggabilla Country of Birth

Australia

98.9%

England

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Boggabilla Religion

Not stated

31.9%

No Religion

27.9%

Anglican

21.3%

Catholic

10.3%

Other Religions Tot

2.8%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Uniting Church

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boggabilla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Boggabilla Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Boggabilla Employment

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Employed full-time

27.3% 144 people

⏰

Employed part-time

12.1% 64 people

🔍

Unemployed

8.1% 43 people

🏠

Not in labour force

52.5% 277 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Boggabilla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Certificate I/II

6.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Postgraduate Degree

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Boggabilla Occupation

Managers

23.1%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Professionals

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.4%

Labourers

10.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.6%

Sales Workers

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Boggabilla Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

20.8%

Management & Commerce

15.8%

Engineering

15.0%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Education

12.5%

Health

11.7%

Creative Arts

5.0%

Architecture & Building

2.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Boggabilla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boggabilla Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boggabilla Marital Status

💍

Married

32.7% 260

↔️

Separated

3.0% 24

📋

Divorced

3.9% 31

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 31

👤

Never married

56.5% 450

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boggabilla Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

42.5%

Australian

20.0%

English

19.9%

Irish

5.8%

Scottish

5.0%

German

2.9%

Other

2.5%

Lebanese

0.5%

Italian

0.4%

South African

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boggabilla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.0%

Secondary — Government

30.2%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Pre-school

7.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Boggabilla Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 86

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 1,359

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Boggabilla Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 99

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 455

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boggabilla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

42.3%

$300-$449/mo

11.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boggabilla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.4%

Walked only

9.1%

Did not go to work

7.5%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Truck

3.2%

Bus

2.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Boggabilla Car Ownership

0 vehicles

20.9%

1 vehicle

36.0%

2 vehicles

26.2%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Boggabilla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

19.4%

3 bedrooms

31.1%

4 bedrooms

35.1%

5 bedrooms

5.4%

6+ bedrooms

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Boggabilla Population Mobility

8.9%

moved in the last year

26.5%

moved in the last 5 years

14.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

34.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boggabilla Indigenous Population

57.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

829

Indigenous residents

611

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boggabilla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Boggabilla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

12.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boggabilla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.6%

One parent — children under 15

27.8%

Couple — no children

17.6%

Couple — no children under 15

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boggabilla Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.4% 8

👤

Never served

98.6% 550

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boggabilla Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 93

—

Did not provide

83.2% 459

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boggabilla Children Ever Born

No children

34.8%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

19.4%

3 children

17.2%

4 children

10.6%

5+ children

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Boggabilla When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Boggabilla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

16.1%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

44.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Boggabilla Household Size

1 person

28.7%

2 persons

25.0%

3 persons

8.8%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boggabilla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

638

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Boggabilla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.7%

Step family — no other children

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boggabilla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 103 total

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Theft

Assault

Weapons

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Boggabilla Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,105/wk

Median Rent $155/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Boggabilla

Your weekly income

≈ $4,788/month

Median rent $155/wk

Left after rent $950/wk

Rent share 14.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $25/wk

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $39/wk

Boggabilla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Mullumbimby Creek

Pop: 512 Income: $659/wk Rent: $440/wk

Karangi

Pop: 515 Income: $767/wk Rent: $310/wk

Black Hill (NSW)

Pop: 516 Income: $903/wk Rent: $586/wk

Moorland (NSW)

Pop: 516 Income: $581/wk Rent: $300/wk

Stanwell Tops

Pop: 517 Income: $962/wk Rent: $650/wk

Killcare

Pop: 517 Income: $919/wk Rent: $445/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boggabilla

What is the population of Boggabilla NSW?

The population of Boggabilla NSW is 1,022 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Boggabilla is ranked #3,943 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boggabilla?

The median personal income in Boggabilla NSW is $486 per week, or $25,272 per year.The median household income is $1,105 per week.Family income is $1,238 per week.Boggabilla is ranked #8,362 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boggabilla?

Median rent in Boggabilla NSW is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boggabilla ranks #8,183 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boggabilla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boggabilla NSW is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boggabilla?

The median age in Boggabilla NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boggabilla a good suburb to live in?

Boggabilla is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,022.The median income is $486/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10440. All dollar figures in AUD.