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Boorolite VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boorolite VIC is 166 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boorolite is $1,008 per week ($52,416 per year). Median rent in Boorolite is $225 per week ($975 per month). Boorolite has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Boorolite has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boorolite is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorolite is $1,993.

There were 2 recorded offences in Boorolite in 2025-25, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Boorolite Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boorolite Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,008/wk

$52,416 per year

#1184 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,993/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boorolite Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (81) Female 50.6% (83)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

166 people · 74.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Boorolite 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boorolite Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.8% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.2% 17 dwellings

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

Boorolite Country of Birth

Australia

93.5%

England

6.5%

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

Boorolite Religion

No Religion

36.6%

Catholic

22.0%

Anglican

14.0%

Not stated

12.8%

Uniting Church

9.1%

Othr Protestnt

3.7%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boorolite Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Boorolite Employment

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Employed full-time

35.8% 44 people

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Employed part-time

28.5% 35 people

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Not in labour force

35.8% 44 people

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

Boorolite Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

30.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.2%

Bachelor Degree

23.1%

Postgraduate Degree

11.5%

Certificate I/II

6.4%

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

Boorolite Occupation

Managers

27.6%

Professionals

22.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.1%

Labourers

12.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

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

Boorolite Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.5%

Architecture & Building

23.5%

Agriculture & Environment

11.8%

Health

9.8%

Society & Culture

7.8%

Education

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Engineering

5.9%

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

Boorolite Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boorolite Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boorolite Marital Status

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Married

51.1% 67

↔️

Separated

3.1% 4

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Divorced

10.7% 14

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Widowed

6.1% 8

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Never married

29.0% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boorolite Ancestry

English

35.6%

Australian

28.3%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

9.3%

Dutch

4.9%

German

4.4%

Croatian

2.4%

Italian

2.0%

New Zealander

2.0%

Spanish

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boorolite School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

35.5%

Primary — Government

22.6%

Pre-school

12.9%

Primary — Catholic

9.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.7%

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

Boorolite Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.0% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.0% 286

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

Boorolite Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.4% 32

—

Not a volunteer

72.6% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boorolite Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boorolite How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.7%

Car (passenger)

8.2%

Did not go to work

6.1%

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

Boorolite Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.5%

2 vehicles

39.7%

3 vehicles

32.8%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

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

Boorolite Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

40.4%

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

Boorolite Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

34.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boorolite Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

298

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boorolite Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Boorolite Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boorolite Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.5%

Couple — no children

37.2%

Couple — no children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boorolite Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 3

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Never served

97.5% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boorolite Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.2% 12

—

Did not provide

89.8% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boorolite Children Ever Born

No children

32.6%

2 children

34.8%

3 children

32.6%

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

Boorolite When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Boorolite Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

18.3%

30+ hours

14.8%

Did not do domestic work

13.0%

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

Boorolite Household Size

1 person

18.6%

2 persons

33.9%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boorolite Where Residents Moved From

Same address

127

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Boorolite Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boorolite Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Boorolite Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.0%

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

If you earn X in Boorolite

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,650/wk

Rent share 12.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $62/wk

Boorolite vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Adams Estate

Pop: 83 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dunach

Pop: 83 Income: $469/wk Rent: $200/wk

Havelock

Pop: 83 Income: $483/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kerrie

Pop: 83 Income: $825/wk Rent: $210/wk

Mepunga West

Pop: 83 Income: $1,105/wk Rent: $290/wk

Ranceby

Pop: 83 Income: $606/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boorolite

What is the population of Boorolite VIC?

The population of Boorolite VIC is 166 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Boorolite is ranked #7,472 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boorolite?

The median personal income in Boorolite VIC is $1,008 per week, or $52,416 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Boorolite is ranked #1,184 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boorolite?

Median rent in Boorolite VIC is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 12.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boorolite ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boorolite?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorolite VIC is $1,993. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boorolite?

The median age in Boorolite VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boorolite a good suburb to live in?

Boorolite is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 166.The median income is $1,008/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.0% 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: 20298. All dollar figures in AUD.