Boonal NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boonal NSW is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boonal is $1,093 per week ($56,836 per year). Median rent in Boonal is $200 per week ($867 per month). Boonal has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Boonal has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Boonal in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Boonal Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boonal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,093/wk
$56,836 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boonal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.1% (33) Female 38.9% (21)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
51 people · 266.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,249
Family income/wk

Boonal Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boonal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 3 dwellings

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

Boonal Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boonal Religion

Catholic
32.3%
Anglican
30.6%
Not stated
17.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.7%
No Religion
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boonal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Boonal Employment

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Employed full-time
70.4% 19 people
Employed part-time
29.6% 8 people

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

Boonal Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
35.0%
Certificate III/IV
30.0%

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

Boonal Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Boonal Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Education
33.3%
Management & Commerce
33.3%

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

Boonal Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boonal Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.1%
$4,000+/wk
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boonal Marital Status

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Married
52.8% 19
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Divorced
8.3% 3
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Never married
38.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boonal Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
32.0%
Italian
10.0%
German
8.0%
Irish
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boonal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
58.3%
Secondary — Government
41.7%

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

Boonal Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 86

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

Boonal Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 9
Not a volunteer
72.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boonal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.0%
Did not go to work
15.0%

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

Boonal Car Ownership

2 vehicles
60.0%
4+ vehicles
40.0%

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

Boonal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
20.0%
5 bedrooms
26.7%
6+ bedrooms
33.3%

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

Boonal Population Mobility

16.3%
moved in the last year
45.0%
moved in the last 5 years
75.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boonal Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
87
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boonal Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Boonal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
12.9%
$500-$649/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
19.4%
$3,500+/wk
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boonal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.2%
Couple — no children
31.7%
One parent — children under 15
9.8%
Couple — no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boonal Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 4
Did not provide
87.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boonal Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Boonal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.8%
5–14 hours
22.6%
15–29 hours
25.8%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
16.1%

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

Boonal Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
41.7%
4 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boonal Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved from QLD
7

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

Boonal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boonal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2024
2025

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

Boonal Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,708/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.7%

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

If you earn X in Boonal

≈ $7,401/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,508/wk
Rent share 11.7%

Boonal vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boonal

What is the population of Boonal NSW?

The population of Boonal NSW is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Boonal?

The median personal income in Boonal NSW is $1,093 per week, or $56,836 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Boonal?

Median rent in Boonal NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Boonal?

The median age in Boonal NSW is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boonal a good suburb to live in?

Boonal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 51.The median income is $1,093/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.7% 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: 10490. All dollar figures in AUD.