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Boorooma NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boorooma NSW is 1,741 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boorooma is $1,060 per week ($55,120 per year). Median rent in Boorooma is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Boorooma has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Boorooma has a population density of 1159.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boorooma is India. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorooma is $1,950.

There were 12 recorded offences in Boorooma in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (6 offences).

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Boorooma Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boorooma Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,060/wk

$55,120 per year

#873 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$415/wk

$1,798 per month

#1663 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boorooma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (829) Female 52.3% (909)

Population Density

1159.5

people per km²

1,741 people · 1.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,597

Family income/wk

Boorooma 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)

Boorooma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

19.7% 69 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

80.3% 282 dwellings

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

Boorooma Country of Birth

Australia

88.5%

India

5.9%

China

3.4%

England

1.5%

Iran

0.7%

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

Boorooma Religion

No Religion

40.0%

Catholic

29.3%

Anglican

15.4%

Not stated

4.2%

Islam

3.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Hinduism

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boorooma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Boorooma Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

30.9%

Mandarin

22.3%

Urdu

12.9%

Other

9.4%

SAL Tot

7.2%

Arabic

5.8%

Tamil

5.8%

Vietnamese

5.8%

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

Boorooma Employment

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Employed full-time

51.9% 622 people

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Employed part-time

27.9% 335 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 26 people

🏠

Not in labour force

18.0% 216 people

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

Boorooma Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.7%

Certificate III/IV

30.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Boorooma Occupation

Professionals

39.2%

Community & Personal Service

15.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Managers

9.4%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Labourers

4.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

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

Boorooma Field of Study

Health

22.7%

Management & Commerce

21.2%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Education

10.4%

Engineering

9.5%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.9%

Agriculture & Environment

4.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Information Technology

2.1%

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

Boorooma Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boorooma Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

2.7%

$800-$999/wk

3.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.2%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boorooma Marital Status

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Married

46.4% 597

↔️

Separated

2.2% 28

📋

Divorced

5.3% 68

🕊️

Widowed

1.1% 14

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Never married

45.0% 579

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boorooma Ancestry

Australian

30.9%

English

26.3%

Other

9.5%

Irish

7.6%

Scottish

7.3%

Indian

4.7%

German

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Chinese

2.9%

Italian

1.5%

Filipino

1.2%

Dutch

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boorooma School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.9%

Pre-school

19.5%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

12.3%

Secondary — Government

8.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.6%

Secondary — Catholic

5.9%

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

Boorooma Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.1% 71

✅

No need for assistance

97.9% 3,316

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

Boorooma Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.5% 218

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 1,029

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boorooma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.1%

$600-$799/mo

1.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boorooma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.9%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Walked only

0.8%

Other

0.3%

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

Boorooma Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.4%

2 vehicles

51.2%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

6.9%

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

Boorooma Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.8%

3 bedrooms

24.1%

4 bedrooms

64.9%

5 bedrooms

3.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Boorooma Population Mobility

27.0%

moved in the last year

71.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

80.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boorooma Indigenous Population

4.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

142

Indigenous residents

3,278

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boorooma Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

127

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Boorooma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boorooma Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

65.9%

Couple — no children

19.0%

Couple — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boorooma Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

2.7% 34

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 7

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Previously served

1.4% 18

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Never served

95.3% 1,195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boorooma Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.2% 126

—

Did not provide

89.8% 1,112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boorooma Children Ever Born

No children

45.0%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

25.6%

3 children

13.0%

4 children

3.5%

5+ children

0.5%

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

Boorooma When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

117

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Boorooma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.4%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

7.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.6%

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

Boorooma Household Size

1 person

14.6%

2 persons

25.6%

3 persons

23.3%

4 persons

23.0%

5 persons

10.7%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boorooma Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,208

Moved from NSW

299

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Boorooma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

10.3%

Blended family — no other children

1.5%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boorooma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 12 total

Other Against Property

Assault

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Boorooma Schools

schools nearby

government

1041

avg ICSEA score

1,583

total students

The Riverina Anglican College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,000 students

1104

ICSEA

Estella Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 402 students

1019

ICSEA

North Wagga Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 181 students

999

ICSEA

Aspect Riverina School, Wagga Campus Independent

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Boorooma Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,399/wk

Median Rent $415/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Boorooma

Your weekly income

≈ $10,396/month

Median rent $415/wk

Left after rent $1,984/wk

Rent share 17.3%

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Boorooma vs State & National Average

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Pop: 874 Income: $683/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 874 Income: $706/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 875 Income: $752/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 877 Income: $920/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 878 Income: $657/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boorooma

What is the population of Boorooma NSW?

The population of Boorooma NSW is 1,741 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1159.5 people per km².Boorooma is ranked #3,215 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boorooma?

The median personal income in Boorooma NSW is $1,060 per week, or $55,120 per year.The median household income is $2,399 per week.Family income is $2,597 per week.Boorooma is ranked #873 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boorooma?

Median rent in Boorooma NSW is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boorooma ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boorooma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorooma NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boorooma?

The median age in Boorooma NSW is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boorooma a good suburb to live in?

Boorooma is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,741.The median income is $1,060/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 10499. All dollar figures in AUD.