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Boralma VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boralma VIC is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boralma is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Boralma is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Boralma has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Boralma has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boralma is $1,517.

There were 4 recorded offences in Boralma in 2025-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Boralma Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boralma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$700/wk

$36,400 per year

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Boralma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (44) Female 47.0% (39)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

79 people · 37.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Boralma Age Distribution

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)

Boralma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

33.3% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

66.7% 18 dwellings

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

Boralma Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Boralma Religion

No Religion

50.7%

Catholic

23.9%

Not stated

11.3%

Anglican

9.9%

Lutheran

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boralma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.4%

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

Boralma Employment

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Employed full-time

59.6% 31 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 14 people

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Not in labour force

13.5% 7 people

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

Boralma Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.4%

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

Boralma Occupation

Managers

42.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

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

Boralma Field of Study

Society & Culture

31.6%

Engineering

26.3%

Agriculture & Environment

21.1%

Management & Commerce

21.1%

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

Boralma Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boralma Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

41.2%

$4,000+/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boralma Marital Status

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Married

45.8% 33

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Separated

8.3% 6

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Divorced

11.1% 8

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Widowed

4.2% 3

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Never married

30.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boralma Ancestry

Australian

37.1%

English

26.7%

Irish

14.3%

Scottish

12.4%

Italian

5.7%

German

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boralma School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

38.5%

Vocational Education

38.5%

Primary — Catholic

23.1%

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

Boralma Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 137

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

Boralma Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.2% 15

—

Not a volunteer

75.8% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boralma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boralma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.3%

Did not go to work

28.6%

Walked only

8.6%

Other

8.6%

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

Boralma Car Ownership

2 vehicles

39.1%

3 vehicles

47.8%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

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

Boralma Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

66.7%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Boralma Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

35.2%

moved in the last 5 years

75.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boralma Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

145

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boralma Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Boralma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.6%

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

14.0%

$500-$649/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,500+/wk

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boralma Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — no children

26.3%

Couple — no children under 15

22.8%

One parent — no children under 15

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boralma Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 8

—

Did not provide

88.1% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boralma Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

2 children

57.1%

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

Boralma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

11.9%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

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

Boralma Household Size

2 persons

45.5%

4 persons

31.8%

6+ persons

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boralma Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Boralma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boralma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault

Theft

Fraud

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2023

2024

2025

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

Boralma Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Boralma

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,335/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Boralma vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Dawson (Vic.)

Pop: 40 Income: $787/wk Rent: $230/wk

Annuello

Pop: 40 Income: $739/wk

Carapooee West

Pop: 40 Income: $687/wk

Karramomus

Pop: 40 Income: $762/wk Rent: $225/wk

Lubeck

Pop: 40 Income: $849/wk Rent: $188/wk

Norval

Pop: 40 Income: $833/wk Rent: $220/wk

Compare Boralma

Boralma vs Dawson (Vic.) →Boralma vs Annuello →Boralma vs Carapooee West →Boralma vs Karramomus →

Frequently Asked Questions About Boralma

What is the population of Boralma VIC?

The population of Boralma VIC is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Boralma?

The median personal income in Boralma VIC is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Boralma?

Median rent in Boralma VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Boralma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boralma VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boralma?

The median age in Boralma VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boralma a good suburb to live in?

Boralma is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 79.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 20302. All dollar figures in AUD.