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Boors Plain SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Boors Plain, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Boors Plain SA is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boors Plain is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Boors Plain is $200 per week ($867 per month). Boors Plain has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Boors Plain has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boors Plain is $780.

There were 1 recorded offences in Boors Plain in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Boors Plain Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boors Plain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$780/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boors Plain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.9% (33) Female 42.1% (24)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

56 people · 102.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Boors Plain Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boors Plain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.7% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.3% 3 dwellings

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

Boors Plain Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Boors Plain Religion

No Religion

48.1%

Not stated

22.2%

Catholic

11.1%

Lutheran

7.4%

Anglican

5.6%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boors Plain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

34.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.6%

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

Boors Plain Employment

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Employed full-time

31.7% 13 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 10 people

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Not in labour force

43.9% 18 people

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

Boors Plain Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Boors Plain Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

55.6%

Managers

44.4%

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

Boors Plain Field of Study

Engineering

100.0%

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

Boors Plain Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boors Plain Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.8%

$500-$649/wk

15.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.8%

$4,000+/wk

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boors Plain Marital Status

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Married

59.5% 25

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Divorced

7.1% 3

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Never married

33.3% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boors Plain Ancestry

Australian

41.0%

English

39.3%

German

9.8%

Irish

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boors Plain School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Boors Plain Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 107

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

Boors Plain Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.8% 10

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Not a volunteer

76.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boors Plain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.2%

Did not go to work

23.8%

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

Boors Plain Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

23.8%

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

Boors Plain Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.6%

3 bedrooms

47.1%

4 bedrooms

35.3%

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

Boors Plain Population Mobility

11.1%

moved in the last year

9.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boors Plain Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

101

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boors Plain Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

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

Boors Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boors Plain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.0%

Couple — no children

26.5%

Couple — no children under 15

18.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boors Plain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 5

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Did not provide

88.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boors Plain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

34.2%

15–29 hours

26.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.7%

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

Boors Plain Household Size

1 person

36.8%

2 persons

26.3%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boors Plain Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Boors Plain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boors Plain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Boors Plain Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.0%

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

If you earn X in Boors Plain

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,612/wk

Rent share 11.0%

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Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $2/wk

Boors Plain vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Ashville

Pop: 28 Income: $900/wk

Blackfellows Creek

Pop: 28 Income: $762/wk

Boconnoc Park

Pop: 28 Income: $1,125/wk

Caltowie West

Pop: 28 Income: $556/wk

Deep Creek (SA)

Pop: 28 Income: $725/wk Rent: $175/wk

Galga

Pop: 28 Income: $474/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boors Plain

What is the population of Boors Plain SA?

The population of Boors Plain SA is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Boors Plain?

The median personal income in Boors Plain SA is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Boors Plain?

Median rent in Boors Plain SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Boors Plain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boors Plain SA is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boors Plain?

The median age in Boors Plain SA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boors Plain a good suburb to live in?

Boors Plain is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 56.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.0% 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: 40141. All dollar figures in AUD.