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Boorhaman VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boorhaman VIC is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boorhaman is $695 per week ($36,140 per year). Median rent in Boorhaman is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Boorhaman has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Boorhaman has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorhaman is $1,590.

There were 2 recorded offences in Boorhaman in 2025-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (1 offences).

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Boorhaman Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boorhaman Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$695/wk

$36,140 per year

#5585 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,590/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boorhaman Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (68) Female 48.5% (64)

Population Density

1.5

people per km²

135 people · 92.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,553

Family income/wk

Boorhaman 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)

Boorhaman Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.8% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.2% 19 dwellings

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

Boorhaman Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Boorhaman Religion

No Religion

33.3%

Catholic

27.3%

Anglican

23.5%

Not stated

6.8%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Lutheran

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boorhaman Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

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

Boorhaman Employment

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Employed full-time

44.6% 41 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 20 people

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Not in labour force

33.7% 31 people

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

Boorhaman Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Bachelor Degree

13.5%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

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

Boorhaman Occupation

Managers

37.9%

Community & Personal Service

24.1%

Professionals

17.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Sales Workers

10.3%

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

Boorhaman Field of Study

Health

23.1%

Management & Commerce

23.1%

Architecture & Building

15.4%

Agriculture & Environment

15.4%

Engineering

11.5%

Society & Culture

11.5%

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

Boorhaman Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boorhaman Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

10.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

19.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boorhaman Marital Status

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Married

58.7% 61

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Separated

2.9% 3

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Divorced

13.5% 14

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Never married

25.0% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boorhaman Ancestry

English

41.7%

Australian

21.9%

Scottish

16.6%

Irish

11.8%

Italian

3.7%

French

2.7%

Other

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boorhaman School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

Primary — Government

17.9%

Secondary — Catholic

17.9%

Pre-school

14.3%

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

Boorhaman Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.8% 17

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No need for assistance

93.2% 232

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

Boorhaman Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.2% 28

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Not a volunteer

72.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boorhaman Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

37.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boorhaman How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.5%

Did not go to work

24.5%

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

Boorhaman Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.9%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

23.4%

4+ vehicles

23.4%

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

Boorhaman Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

34.9%

4 bedrooms

53.5%

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

Boorhaman Population Mobility

3.2%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boorhaman Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

258

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boorhaman Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

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

Boorhaman Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

12.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

19.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boorhaman Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

25.7%

Couple — no children under 15

22.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boorhaman Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 4

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Never served

96.1% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boorhaman Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 13

—

Did not provide

86.5% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boorhaman Children Ever Born

2 children

60.0%

4 children

40.0%

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

Boorhaman Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.0%

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

Boorhaman Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

27.8%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

13.0%

5 persons

7.4%

6+ persons

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boorhaman Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.3%

Step family — no other children

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boorhaman Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Fraud

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Boorhaman Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.3%

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

If you earn X in Boorhaman

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $887/wk

Rent share 25.3%

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Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

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Boorhaman vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Carwarp

Pop: 68 Income: $749/wk Rent: $118/wk

Cherokee

Pop: 68 Income: $1,249/wk Rent: $300/wk

Myrtle Creek (Vic.)

Pop: 68 Income: $668/wk

Timor (Vic.)

Pop: 68 Income: $469/wk

Warrak

Pop: 68 Income: $812/wk Rent: $275/wk

Dadswells Bridge

Pop: 69 Income: $664/wk Rent: $196/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boorhaman

What is the population of Boorhaman VIC?

The population of Boorhaman VIC is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Boorhaman is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boorhaman?

The median personal income in Boorhaman VIC is $695 per week, or $36,140 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,553 per week.Boorhaman is ranked #5,585 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boorhaman?

Median rent in Boorhaman VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Boorhaman ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boorhaman?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorhaman VIC is $1,590. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boorhaman?

The median age in Boorhaman VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boorhaman a good suburb to live in?

Boorhaman is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 135.The median income is $695/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 20295. All dollar figures in AUD.