Boolarra South VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Boolarra South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Boolarra South VIC is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boolarra South is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Boolarra South is $2,077 per week ($9,000 per month). Boolarra South has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Boolarra South has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boolarra South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boolarra South is $1,300.

There were 3 recorded offences in Boolarra South in 2025-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Boolarra South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boolarra South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$593/wk
$30,836 per year
#7193 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$2,077/wk
$9,000 per month
#1 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boolarra South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (80) Female 43.7% (62)

Population Density

3.0
people per km²
147 people · 48.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,297
Family income/wk

Boolarra South 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boolarra South Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
56.9% 29 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
43.1% 22 dwellings

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

Boolarra South Country of Birth

Australia
91.7%
England
8.3%

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

Boolarra South Religion

No Religion
55.6%
Not stated
18.3%
Anglican
12.0%
Eastern Orthodox
3.5%
Catholic
3.5%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Baptist
2.1%
Lattr day Snts
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boolarra South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

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

Boolarra South Employment

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Employed full-time
37.9% 39 people
Employed part-time
26.2% 27 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.9% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.0% 34 people

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

Boolarra South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.9%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.6%
Postgraduate Degree
7.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.7%

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

Boolarra South Occupation

Professionals
22.0%
Managers
22.0%
Clerical & Administrative
19.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.8%
Community & Personal Service
7.3%
Labourers
7.3%

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

Boolarra South Field of Study

Society & Culture
25.8%
Management & Commerce
19.4%
Engineering
16.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.1%
Information Technology
12.9%
Education
9.7%

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

Boolarra South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boolarra South Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$4,000+/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boolarra South Marital Status

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Married
55.2% 69
↔️
Separated
4.0% 5
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Divorced
10.4% 13
🕊️
Widowed
5.6% 7
👤
Never married
24.8% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boolarra South Ancestry

English
35.6%
Australian
34.4%
Scottish
9.2%
Irish
7.4%
German
3.7%
Other
3.7%
Dutch
2.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.8%
Hungarian
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boolarra South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
43.3%
Secondary — Government
33.3%
Pre-school
13.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
10.0%

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

Boolarra South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 8
No need for assistance
97.0% 261

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

Boolarra South Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.6% 21
Not a volunteer
80.4% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boolarra South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boolarra South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.1%
Car (passenger)
9.1%
Walked only
6.8%

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

Boolarra South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
27.8%
3 vehicles
24.1%
4+ vehicles
25.9%

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

Boolarra South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.0%
2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
42.0%
4 bedrooms
22.0%
5 bedrooms
10.0%

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

Boolarra South Population Mobility

5.3%
moved in the last year
23.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boolarra South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
254
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boolarra South Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
11
Arthritis
9
Cancer
8
Diabetes
5
Mental health
3

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

Boolarra South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$1-$149/wk
10.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boolarra South Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.2%
Couple — children under 15
33.9%
Couple — no children under 15
15.2%
One parent — children under 15
5.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boolarra South Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.5% 4
👤
Never served
96.5% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boolarra South Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 14
Did not provide
87.4% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boolarra South Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
23.3%
3 children
33.3%
4 children
10.0%

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

Boolarra South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
7
1971–1980
5
1981–1990
3

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

Boolarra South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
24.6%
15–29 hours
17.8%
30+ hours
16.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.5%

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

Boolarra South Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
37.0%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
7.4%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boolarra South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
125
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Boolarra South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boolarra South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Boolarra South Rent Prices & Affordability

163%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,278/wk
Median Rent $2,077/wk
Rent-to-Income 162.5%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Boolarra South

≈ $5,538/month
Median rent $2,077/wk
Left after rent $-799/wk
Rent share 162.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boolarra South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boolarra South

What is the population of Boolarra South VIC?

The population of Boolarra South VIC is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Boolarra South is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boolarra South?

The median personal income in Boolarra South VIC is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,278 per week.Family income is $1,297 per week.Boolarra South is ranked #7,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boolarra South?

Median rent in Boolarra South VIC is $2,077 per week ($9,000 per month).Rent represents 162.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.Boolarra South ranks #1 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boolarra South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boolarra South VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boolarra South?

The median age in Boolarra South VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boolarra South a good suburb to live in?

Boolarra South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 147.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (162.5% 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: 20289. All dollar figures in AUD.