Boosey VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boosey VIC is 108 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boosey is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Boosey is $461 per week ($1,998 per month). Boosey has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Boosey has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boosey is $1,695.

There were 10 recorded offences in Boosey in 2025-25, a rate of 93 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (4 offences).

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Boosey Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boosey Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$756/wk
$39,312 per year
#4411 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$461/wk
$1,998 per month
#934 of 14,663
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,695/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boosey Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (57) Female 46.7% (50)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
108 people · 46.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Boosey 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boosey Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
38.5% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
61.5% 16 dwellings

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

Boosey Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boosey Religion

Catholic
41.6%
No Religion
29.7%
Uniting Church
11.9%
Not stated
8.9%
Anglican
5.0%
Islam
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boosey Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Boosey Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot
100.0%

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

Boosey Employment

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Employed full-time
52.9% 37 people
Employed part-time
12.9% 9 people
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Not in labour force
34.3% 24 people

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

Boosey Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.9%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%

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

Boosey Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
31.0%
Professionals
20.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.7%
Managers
17.2%
Labourers
10.3%

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

Boosey Field of Study

Engineering
25.0%
Architecture & Building
20.8%
Agriculture & Environment
20.8%
Health
20.8%
Management & Commerce
12.5%

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

Boosey Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boosey Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boosey Marital Status

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Married
56.3% 45
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Divorced
7.5% 6
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Never married
36.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boosey Ancestry

English
37.7%
Australian
36.8%
Irish
7.9%
Italian
5.3%
Other
5.3%
Scottish
4.4%
Korean
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boosey School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
52.9%
Primary — Government
29.4%
Primary — Catholic
17.6%

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

Boosey Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 192

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

Boosey Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.0% 13
Not a volunteer
84.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boosey Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boosey How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.7%
Car (passenger)
9.3%
Walked only
7.0%

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

Boosey Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
38.5%
4+ vehicles
7.7%

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

Boosey Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
44.7%
4 bedrooms
44.7%
5 bedrooms
10.5%

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

Boosey Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
47.1%
moved in the last 5 years
66.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boosey Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
205
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boosey Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
7
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Boosey Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.0%
$300-$399/wk
11.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boosey Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
22.9%
Couple — no children under 15
20.8%
One parent — no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boosey Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 10
Did not provide
86.3% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boosey Children Ever Born

No children
43.8%
1 child
31.3%
3 children
25.0%

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

Boosey When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3
2019
5

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

Boosey Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.1%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
16.2%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

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

Boosey Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
20.0%
3 persons
26.7%
4 persons
13.3%
5 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boosey Where Residents Moved From

Same address
86
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from VIC
3

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

Boosey Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.7%
Step family — no other children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boosey Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Break & Enter
4
Theft
4
Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Boosey Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $461/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.6%

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

If you earn X in Boosey

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $461/wk
Left after rent $1,414/wk
Rent share 24.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boosey vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boosey

What is the population of Boosey VIC?

The population of Boosey VIC is 108 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Boosey is ranked #8,732 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boosey?

The median personal income in Boosey VIC is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Boosey is ranked #4,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boosey?

Median rent in Boosey VIC is $461 per week ($1,998 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boosey ranks #934 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boosey?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boosey VIC is $1,695. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boosey?

The median age in Boosey VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boosey a good suburb to live in?

Boosey is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 108.The median income is $756/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% 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: 20301. All dollar figures in AUD.