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Boorowa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boorowa NSW is 1,888 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boorowa is $685 per week ($35,620 per year). Median rent in Boorowa is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Boorowa has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Boorowa has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boorowa is England. The most common religion is Catholic (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorowa is $1,250.

There were 20 recorded offences in Boorowa in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (6 offences).

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Boorowa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boorowa Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$685/wk

$35,620 per year

#5751 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,250/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boorowa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (993) Female 47.4% (896)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

1,888 people · 754.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,744

Family income/wk

Boorowa 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)

Boorowa Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

64.6% 329 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.4% 180 dwellings

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

Boorowa Country of Birth

Australia

97.6%

England

2.0%

Germany

0.4%

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

Boorowa Religion

Catholic

33.8%

No Religion

23.0%

Anglican

19.0%

Not stated

16.8%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boorowa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Boorowa Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

30.8%

Cantonese

23.1%

Greek

23.1%

Other

23.1%

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

Boorowa Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 420 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.1% 241 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.8% 23 people

🏠

Not in labour force

45.7% 576 people

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

Boorowa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.0%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.7%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

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

Boorowa Occupation

Managers

24.2%

Professionals

18.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Labourers

8.1%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

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

Boorowa Field of Study

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Education

14.2%

Agriculture & Environment

14.0%

Engineering

13.1%

Health

12.4%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Architecture & Building

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Information Technology

2.0%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.1%

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

Boorowa Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boorowa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

13.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boorowa Marital Status

💍

Married

52.0% 810

↔️

Separated

3.6% 56

📋

Divorced

9.1% 141

🕊️

Widowed

7.8% 122

👤

Never married

27.5% 428

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boorowa Ancestry

English

34.0%

Australian

31.8%

Irish

15.5%

Scottish

8.1%

German

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Other

1.8%

Chinese

0.9%

Italian

0.7%

Dutch

0.5%

Welsh

0.5%

New Zealander

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boorowa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.1%

Primary — Catholic

19.9%

Secondary — Government

15.6%

Vocational Education

15.0%

Pre-school

13.7%

Secondary — Catholic

8.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.0%

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

Boorowa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 302

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 2,902

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

Boorowa Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.4% 309

—

Not a volunteer

76.6% 1,014

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boorowa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.0%

$300-$449/mo

4.8%

$450-$599/mo

4.2%

$600-$799/mo

6.0%

$800-$999/mo

12.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boorowa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.2%

Did not go to work

10.0%

Walked only

8.5%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Truck

2.2%

Other

1.7%

Bicycle

0.8%

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

Boorowa Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

32.0%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

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

Boorowa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

16.3%

3 bedrooms

42.5%

4 bedrooms

27.6%

5 bedrooms

6.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Boorowa Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

31.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boorowa Indigenous Population

4.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

129

Indigenous residents

3,041

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boorowa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

152

Arthritis

119

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

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

Boorowa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boorowa Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.4%

Couple — children under 15

35.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boorowa Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 41

👤

Never served

96.9% 1,282

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boorowa Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 202

—

Did not provide

84.6% 1,110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boorowa Children Ever Born

No children

22.6%

1 child

11.4%

2 children

27.2%

3 children

22.3%

4 children

13.4%

5+ children

3.1%

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

Boorowa When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Boorowa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

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

Boorowa Household Size

1 person

33.2%

2 persons

40.3%

3 persons

10.1%

4 persons

7.5%

5 persons

5.1%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boorowa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,404

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Boorowa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Step family — no other children

12.2%

Blended family — no other children

8.3%

Other couple — children only

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boorowa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Person

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Boorowa Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,199/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Boorowa

Your weekly income

≈ $5,196/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $954/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $65/wk

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Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $45/wk

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Boorowa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Wombarra

Pop: 944 Income: $1,131/wk Rent: $600/wk

Mount Victoria

Pop: 945 Income: $680/wk Rent: $380/wk

Murrurundi

Pop: 945 Income: $520/wk Rent: $250/wk

Chittaway Point

Pop: 947 Income: $806/wk Rent: $425/wk

Denistone West

Pop: 947 Income: $855/wk Rent: $600/wk

Lapstone

Pop: 948 Income: $948/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boorowa

What is the population of Boorowa NSW?

The population of Boorowa NSW is 1,888 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Boorowa is ranked #3,113 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boorowa?

The median personal income in Boorowa NSW is $685 per week, or $35,620 per year.The median household income is $1,199 per week.Family income is $1,744 per week.Boorowa is ranked #5,751 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boorowa?

Median rent in Boorowa NSW is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boorowa ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boorowa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorowa NSW is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boorowa?

The median age in Boorowa NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boorowa a good suburb to live in?

Boorowa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,888.The median income is $685/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 10501. All dollar figures in AUD.