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Bora Ridge NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bora Ridge NSW is 107 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bora Ridge is $466 per week ($24,232 per year). Median rent in Bora Ridge is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bora Ridge has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Bora Ridge has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bora Ridge is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bora Ridge is $1,733.

There were 2 recorded offences in Bora Ridge in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Bora Ridge Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bora Ridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$466/wk

$24,232 per year

#8537 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bora Ridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (59) Female 45.9% (50)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

107 people · 57.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Bora Ridge Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bora Ridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 9 dwellings

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

Bora Ridge Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

England

6.7%

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

Bora Ridge Religion

No Religion

46.7%

Catholic

19.0%

Not stated

13.3%

Anglican

12.4%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Baptist

2.9%

Judaism

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bora Ridge Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Bora Ridge Employment

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Employed full-time

29.9% 23 people

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Employed part-time

26.0% 20 people

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Unemployed

11.7% 9 people

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Not in labour force

32.5% 25 people

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

Bora Ridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

16.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.1%

Postgraduate Degree

9.7%

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

Bora Ridge Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.0%

Managers

16.7%

Labourers

16.7%

Professionals

13.3%

Sales Workers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

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

Bora Ridge Field of Study

Health

47.1%

Creative Arts

29.4%

Society & Culture

23.5%

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

Bora Ridge Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bora Ridge Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

28.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bora Ridge Marital Status

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Married

40.7% 33

↔️

Separated

3.7% 3

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Divorced

8.6% 7

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Widowed

4.9% 4

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Never married

42.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bora Ridge Ancestry

Australian

39.8%

English

33.6%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

5.3%

Other

5.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Indian

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bora Ridge School & University Attendance

Pre-school

21.4%

Primary — Catholic

17.9%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Secondary — Catholic

17.9%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Primary — Government

10.7%

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

Bora Ridge Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.8% 14

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No need for assistance

92.2% 165

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

Bora Ridge Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.3% 17

—

Not a volunteer

76.7% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bora Ridge Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bora Ridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.2%

Did not go to work

11.8%

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

Bora Ridge Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.9%

2 vehicles

61.3%

3 vehicles

25.8%

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

Bora Ridge Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.0%

2 bedrooms

17.4%

3 bedrooms

39.1%

4 bedrooms

30.4%

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

Bora Ridge Population Mobility

9.7%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

10.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bora Ridge Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

172

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bora Ridge Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Bora Ridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

10.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

16.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bora Ridge Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

Couple — no children

17.0%

One parent — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bora Ridge Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 4

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Never served

94.4% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bora Ridge Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.6% 13

—

Did not provide

82.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bora Ridge Children Ever Born

No children

11.5%

2 children

38.5%

3 children

15.4%

4 children

15.4%

5+ children

19.2%

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

Bora Ridge When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Bora Ridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.8%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

22.4%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.4%

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

Bora Ridge Household Size

1 person

19.2%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

11.5%

6+ persons

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bora Ridge Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Bora Ridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bora Ridge Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bora Ridge Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.2%

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

If you earn X in Bora Ridge

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $992/wk

Rent share 23.2%

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Bora Ridge vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Allynbrook

Pop: 54 Income: $662/wk Rent: $587/wk

Back Creek (Bland - NSW)

Pop: 54 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $133/wk

Canbelego

Pop: 54 Income: $1,174/wk

Crooble

Pop: 54 Income: $833/wk Rent: $75/wk

Kunghur Creek

Pop: 54 Income: $509/wk Rent: $305/wk

Lemon Tree

Pop: 54 Income: $919/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bora Ridge

What is the population of Bora Ridge NSW?

The population of Bora Ridge NSW is 107 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Bora Ridge is ranked #8,750 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bora Ridge?

The median personal income in Bora Ridge NSW is $466 per week, or $24,232 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Bora Ridge is ranked #8,537 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bora Ridge?

Median rent in Bora Ridge NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bora Ridge ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bora Ridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bora Ridge NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bora Ridge?

The median age in Bora Ridge NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bora Ridge a good suburb to live in?

Bora Ridge is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 107.The median income is $466/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% 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: 10505. All dollar figures in AUD.