Bootawa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bootawa NSW is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bootawa is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Bootawa is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Bootawa has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Bootawa has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bootawa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bootawa is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Bootawa in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Bootawa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bootawa Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$582/wk
$30,264 per year
#7345 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$285/wk
$1,235 per month
#5291 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bootawa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (86) Female 50.9% (89)

Population Density

6.4
people per km²
174 people · 27.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Bootawa Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
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)

Bootawa Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
62.7% 37 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
37.3% 22 dwellings

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

Bootawa Country of Birth

Australia
96.1%
England
3.9%

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

Bootawa Religion

No Religion
35.9%
Anglican
31.1%
Catholic
9.6%
Not stated
8.4%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
6.0%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.0%
Church Christ
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bootawa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.3%

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

Bootawa Employment

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Employed full-time
23.4% 33 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 32 people
🔍
Unemployed
5.0% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
48.9% 69 people

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

Bootawa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.5%
Bachelor Degree
22.3%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.4%

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

Bootawa Occupation

Professionals
31.0%
Managers
22.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.9%
Sales Workers
6.9%

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

Bootawa Field of Study

Health
32.7%
Engineering
11.5%
Management & Commerce
11.5%
Education
11.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.7%
Society & Culture
7.7%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Agriculture & Environment
5.8%

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

Bootawa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bootawa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.4%
$4,000+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bootawa Marital Status

💍
Married
59.2% 90
📋
Divorced
12.5% 19
🕊️
Widowed
3.9% 6
👤
Never married
24.3% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bootawa Ancestry

English
33.6%
Australian
32.3%
Irish
13.5%
Scottish
8.1%
German
4.5%
Dutch
2.7%
Other
2.2%
Italian
1.8%
Maltese
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bootawa School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
47.1%
Primary — Government
35.3%
Secondary — Government
17.6%

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

Bootawa Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.3% 17
No need for assistance
94.7% 301

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

Bootawa Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
30.5% 46
Not a volunteer
69.5% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bootawa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bootawa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.0%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Truck
4.8%
Walked only
4.8%

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

Bootawa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3 vehicles
29.9%
4+ vehicles
17.9%

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

Bootawa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
23.1%
5 bedrooms
7.7%

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

Bootawa Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
30.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bootawa Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
311
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bootawa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
23
Arthritis
15
Cancer
7
Heart disease
6
Diabetes
4
Asthma
4
Stroke
3

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

Bootawa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
11.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bootawa Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.6%
Couple — children under 15
23.9%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%
One parent — children under 15
2.8%
One parent — no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bootawa Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.1% 6
👤
Never served
95.9% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bootawa Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.9% 28
Did not provide
81.1% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bootawa Children Ever Born

No children
26.7%
1 child
6.7%
2 children
26.7%
3 children
40.0%

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

Bootawa When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
5

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

Bootawa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.4%
5–14 hours
38.3%
15–29 hours
19.5%
30+ hours
16.8%
Did not do domestic work
12.1%

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

Bootawa Household Size

1 person
14.7%
2 persons
58.8%
3 persons
4.4%
4 persons
13.2%
5 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bootawa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
151
Moved from NSW
14
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Bootawa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bootawa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bootawa Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,204/wk
Median Rent $285/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Bootawa

≈ $5,217/month
Median rent $285/wk
Left after rent $919/wk
Rent share 23.7%

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Bootawa vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bootawa

What is the population of Bootawa NSW?

The population of Bootawa NSW is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km².Bootawa is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bootawa?

The median personal income in Bootawa NSW is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year.The median household income is $1,204 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Bootawa is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bootawa?

Median rent in Bootawa NSW is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bootawa ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bootawa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bootawa NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bootawa?

The median age in Bootawa NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bootawa a good suburb to live in?

Bootawa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 174.The median income is $582/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 10502. All dollar figures in AUD.