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Boorcan VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boorcan VIC is 142 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boorcan is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Boorcan is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Boorcan has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Boorcan has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boorcan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorcan is $1,941.

There were 8 recorded offences in Boorcan in 2025-25, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Boorcan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boorcan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$752/wk

$39,104 per year

#4475 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,941/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boorcan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (74) Female 49.3% (72)

Population Density

2.3

people per km²

142 people · 61.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,792

Family income/wk

Boorcan 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boorcan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.6% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.4% 12 dwellings

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

Boorcan Country of Birth

Australia

90.0%

England

10.0%

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

Boorcan Religion

No Religion

49.3%

Catholic

24.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.0%

Baptist

6.9%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Anglican

3.5%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boorcan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

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

Boorcan Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Boorcan Employment

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Employed full-time

47.6% 49 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.2% 28 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

22.3% 23 people

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

Boorcan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.3%

Bachelor Degree

29.4%

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

Boorcan Occupation

Managers

59.5%

Labourers

19.0%

Professionals

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

7.1%

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

Boorcan Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

30.2%

Education

16.3%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Engineering

9.3%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.0%

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

Boorcan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boorcan Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boorcan Marital Status

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Married

58.3% 63

↔️

Separated

5.6% 6

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Divorced

7.4% 8

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Widowed

7.4% 8

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Never married

21.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boorcan Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

23.5%

Irish

14.1%

Scottish

12.7%

Other

4.7%

New Zealander

2.8%

German

2.3%

Filipino

2.3%

Dutch

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boorcan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.8%

Secondary — Catholic

27.8%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Pre-school

11.1%

Vocational Education

8.3%

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

Boorcan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 13

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 272

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

Boorcan Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.8% 31

—

Not a volunteer

70.2% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boorcan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boorcan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.8%

Walked only

15.2%

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

Boorcan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.9%

2 vehicles

51.8%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

17.9%

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

Boorcan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.0%

3 bedrooms

35.8%

4 bedrooms

41.5%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Boorcan Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

79.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boorcan Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

283

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boorcan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Boorcan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

23.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boorcan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.8%

Couple — no children

19.2%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boorcan Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 17

—

Did not provide

83.8% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boorcan Children Ever Born

No children

25.9%

2 children

25.9%

3 children

33.3%

4 children

14.8%

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

Boorcan When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

Boorcan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

21.6%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

7.8%

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

Boorcan Household Size

1 person

27.1%

2 persons

30.5%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

8.5%

5 persons

11.9%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boorcan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from VIC

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

Boorcan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Blended family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boorcan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Weapons

Justice Procedures

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Boorcan Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Boorcan

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,042/wk

Rent share 19.3%

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Income: $754/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $15/wk

Katunga

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Horsham

Income: $748/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Yinnar

Income: $749/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Tongala

Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Red Cliffs

Income: $674/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Boorcan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Ballangeich

Pop: 71 Income: $1,034/wk Rent: $150/wk

Franklinford

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $500/wk

Glenlee (Vic.)

Pop: 71 Income: $1,208/wk Rent: $185/wk

Green Gully (Vic.)

Pop: 71 Income: $630/wk Rent: $163/wk

Shepherds Flat

Pop: 71 Income: $575/wk Rent: $145/wk

Mitchellstown

Pop: 71 Income: $833/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boorcan

What is the population of Boorcan VIC?

The population of Boorcan VIC is 142 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Boorcan is ranked #7,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boorcan?

The median personal income in Boorcan VIC is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.Boorcan is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boorcan?

Median rent in Boorcan VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boorcan ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boorcan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorcan VIC is $1,941. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boorcan?

The median age in Boorcan VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boorcan a good suburb to live in?

Boorcan is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 142.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 20294. All dollar figures in AUD.