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Booligal NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Booligal NSW is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Booligal is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Booligal is $150 per week ($650 per month). Booligal has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Booligal has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Booligal is $1,400.

There were 16 recorded offences in Booligal in 2024-25, a rate of 163 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (13 offences).

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Booligal Population

residents (Census 2021)

Booligal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$833/wk

$43,316 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Booligal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (46) Female 51.6% (49)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

98 people · 4519.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,312

Family income/wk

Booligal Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Booligal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

84.6% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

15.4% 4 dwellings

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

Booligal Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Booligal Religion

Anglican

29.0%

Catholic

28.0%

No Religion

26.9%

Not stated

8.6%

Christian (other)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Booligal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.7%

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

Booligal Employment

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Employed full-time

59.0% 36 people

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Employed part-time

21.3% 13 people

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Not in labour force

19.7% 12 people

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

Booligal Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

44.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

36.8%

Certificate III/IV

18.4%

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

Booligal Occupation

Managers

51.4%

Labourers

24.3%

Professionals

16.2%

Clerical & Administrative

8.1%

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

Booligal Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

38.9%

Creative Arts

19.4%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Education

13.9%

Health

11.1%

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

Booligal Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Booligal Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

21.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.1%

$4,000+/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Booligal Marital Status

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Married

71.8% 56

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Divorced

3.8% 3

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Widowed

6.4% 5

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Never married

17.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Booligal Ancestry

Australian

40.8%

English

35.0%

Scottish

10.0%

Irish

6.7%

German

4.2%

Other

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Booligal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

82.4%

Pre-school

17.6%

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

Booligal Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 177

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

Booligal Volunteering

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Volunteer

40.5% 30

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Not a volunteer

59.5% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Booligal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.3%

Walked only

10.3%

Did not go to work

10.3%

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

Booligal Car Ownership

1 vehicle

37.8%

2 vehicles

24.3%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

21.6%

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

Booligal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

25.0%

4 bedrooms

44.4%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

6+ bedrooms

8.3%

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

Booligal Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

73.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Booligal Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

177

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Booligal Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Booligal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.4%

$3,500+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Booligal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.6%

Couple — no children

39.7%

Couple — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Booligal Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.5% 3

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Did not provide

95.5% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Booligal Children Ever Born

No children

26.3%

2 children

73.7%

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

Booligal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.5%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

16.2%

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

Booligal Household Size

1 person

19.4%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

19.4%

5 persons

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Booligal Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Booligal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

64.3%

Step family — no other children

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Booligal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 16 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Booligal Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.3%

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

If you earn X in Booligal

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,662/wk

Rent share 8.3%

Booligal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Brogers Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $762/wk Rent: $225/wk

Brundee

Pop: 49 Income: $837/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bulla Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $220/wk

Central Macdonald

Pop: 49 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cooks Myalls

Pop: 49 Income: $687/wk Rent: $170/wk

Cullenbone

Pop: 49 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $370/wk

Compare Booligal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Booligal

What is the population of Booligal NSW?

The population of Booligal NSW is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Booligal?

The median personal income in Booligal NSW is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,312 per week.

How much is rent in Booligal?

Median rent in Booligal NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 8.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Booligal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Booligal NSW is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Booligal?

The median age in Booligal NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Booligal a good suburb to live in?

Booligal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 98.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.3% 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: 10482. All dollar figures in AUD.