Boorolong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boorolong NSW is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boorolong is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Boorolong is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Boorolong has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Boorolong has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (44% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Boorolong in 2024-25, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Boorolong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boorolong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$771/wk
$40,092 per year
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Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boorolong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (39) Female 46.6% (34)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
71 people · 271.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Boorolong Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
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)

Boorolong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.8% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.2% 6 dwellings

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

Boorolong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boorolong Religion

Anglican
44.4%
No Religion
31.9%
Not stated
9.7%
Catholic
8.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boorolong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%

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

Boorolong Employment

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Employed full-time
47.2% 25 people
Employed part-time
26.4% 14 people
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Not in labour force
26.4% 14 people

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

Boorolong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
17.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
10.3%
Bachelor Degree
10.3%

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

Boorolong Occupation

Managers
56.3%
Professionals
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
18.8%

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

Boorolong Field of Study

Society & Culture
45.5%
Education
22.7%
Management & Commerce
18.2%
Health
13.6%

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

Boorolong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boorolong Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$4,000+/wk
23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boorolong Marital Status

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Married
62.5% 35
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Widowed
7.1% 4
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Never married
30.4% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boorolong Ancestry

English
36.0%
Australian
33.7%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
10.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.5%
Polish
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boorolong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
25.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
25.0%

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

Boorolong Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 125

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

Boorolong Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.5% 13
Not a volunteer
75.5% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boorolong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boorolong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Walked only
22.2%

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

Boorolong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
20.8%

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

Boorolong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
26.3%
4 bedrooms
47.4%
5 bedrooms
26.3%

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

Boorolong Population Mobility

20.0%
moved in the last year
44.1%
moved in the last 5 years
7.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boorolong Indigenous Population

5.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
131
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boorolong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Mental health
6
Cancer
3

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

Boorolong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
15.6%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boorolong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.9%
Couple — no children
45.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boorolong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.5% 10
Did not provide
81.5% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boorolong Children Ever Born

No children
70.6%
3 children
29.4%

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

Boorolong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.9%
5–14 hours
22.2%
15–29 hours
22.2%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Boorolong Household Size

1 person
25.9%
2 persons
48.1%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boorolong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
48
Moved from NSW
12

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

Boorolong Family Blending

Blended family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boorolong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Assault
2
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

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

Boorolong Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $290/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Boorolong

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $1,272/wk
Rent share 18.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boorolong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boorolong

What is the population of Boorolong NSW?

The population of Boorolong NSW is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Boorolong?

The median personal income in Boorolong NSW is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Boorolong?

Median rent in Boorolong NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Boorolong?

The median age in Boorolong NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boorolong a good suburb to live in?

Boorolong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 71.The median income is $771/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 10497. All dollar figures in AUD.