Boolambayte NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boolambayte NSW is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boolambayte is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Boolambayte is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Boolambayte has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Boolambayte has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boolambayte is $1,800.

There were 5 recorded offences in Boolambayte in 2024-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (4 offences).

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Boolambayte Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boolambayte Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$483/wk
$25,116 per year
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Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boolambayte Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (48) Female 46.7% (42)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
85 people · 89.9 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,275
Family income/wk

Boolambayte Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boolambayte Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 12 dwellings

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

Boolambayte Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boolambayte Religion

No Religion
43.6%
Anglican
15.4%
Not stated
15.4%
Catholic
12.8%
Lutheran
6.4%
Christian (other)
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boolambayte Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.9%

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

Boolambayte Employment

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Employed full-time
25.5% 14 people
Employed part-time
18.2% 10 people
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Not in labour force
56.4% 31 people

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

Boolambayte Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
14.6%

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

Boolambayte Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
35.7%
Managers
21.4%
Professionals
21.4%
Community & Personal Service
21.4%

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

Boolambayte Field of Study

Engineering
72.7%
Management & Commerce
27.3%

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

Boolambayte Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boolambayte Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
16.7%
$650-$799/wk
20.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
37.5%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boolambayte Marital Status

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Married
53.2% 41
↔️
Separated
3.9% 3
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Divorced
14.3% 11
🕊️
Widowed
7.8% 6
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Never married
20.8% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boolambayte Ancestry

English
40.0%
Australian
27.4%
Irish
16.8%
German
6.3%
Scottish
5.3%
Dutch
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boolambayte School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.6%
Secondary — Catholic
44.4%

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

Boolambayte Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 5
No need for assistance
96.5% 136

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

Boolambayte Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.6% 5
Not a volunteer
91.4% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boolambayte Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
45.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boolambayte How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Boolambayte Car Ownership

1 vehicle
9.7%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3 vehicles
25.8%
4+ vehicles
16.1%

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

Boolambayte Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
41.2%
4 bedrooms
32.4%
6+ bedrooms
8.8%

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

Boolambayte Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
26.1%
moved in the last 5 years
38.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boolambayte Indigenous Population

5.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boolambayte Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
8
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4

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

Boolambayte Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.7%
$150-$299/wk
17.4%
$300-$399/wk
19.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$3,500+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boolambayte Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.3%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%
One parent — children under 15
18.3%
Couple — children under 15
11.7%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boolambayte Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.1% 3
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Never served
94.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boolambayte Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.8% 15
Did not provide
76.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boolambayte Children Ever Born

2 children
70.6%
3 children
29.4%

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

Boolambayte When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4

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

Boolambayte Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.2%
5–14 hours
26.5%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
20.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Boolambayte Household Size

1 person
42.4%
2 persons
36.4%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boolambayte Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boolambayte Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Weapons
4
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Boolambayte Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $315/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Boolambayte

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $747/wk
Rent share 29.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boolambayte vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boolambayte

What is the population of Boolambayte NSW?

The population of Boolambayte NSW is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Boolambayte?

The median personal income in Boolambayte NSW is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,275 per week.

How much is rent in Boolambayte?

Median rent in Boolambayte NSW is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 29.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Boolambayte?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boolambayte NSW is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boolambayte?

The median age in Boolambayte NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boolambayte a good suburb to live in?

Boolambayte is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 85.The median income is $483/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10479. All dollar figures in AUD.