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Borambola NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Borambola NSW is 117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Borambola is $783 per week ($40,716 per year). Median rent in Borambola is $205 per week ($888 per month). Borambola has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Borambola has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Borambola is $1,600.

There were 1 recorded offences in Borambola in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Borambola Population

residents (Census 2021)

Borambola Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$783/wk

$40,716 per year

#3881 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$205/wk

$888 per month

#7327 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Borambola Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (72) Female 41.5% (51)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

117 people · 147.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Borambola 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

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Borambola Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.3% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.7% 14 dwellings

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

Borambola Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Borambola Religion

No Religion

27.9%

Catholic

23.3%

Anglican

17.8%

Christian (other)

14.7%

Not stated

8.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Lutheran

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Borambola Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

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

Borambola Employment

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Employed full-time

58.3% 42 people

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Employed part-time

23.6% 17 people

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Not in labour force

18.1% 13 people

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

Borambola Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.6%

Bachelor Degree

35.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.2%

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

Borambola Occupation

Managers

51.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Professionals

10.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.3%

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

Borambola Field of Study

Engineering

30.0%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Architecture & Building

12.5%

Health

10.0%

Management & Commerce

10.0%

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

Borambola Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Borambola Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Borambola Marital Status

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Married

56.7% 51

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Separated

4.4% 4

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Divorced

11.1% 10

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Widowed

3.3% 3

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Never married

24.4% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Borambola Ancestry

Australian

45.0%

English

30.0%

Irish

12.9%

Scottish

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Borambola School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

21.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

21.4%

Vocational Education

21.4%

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

Borambola Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 9

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No need for assistance

95.8% 205

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

Borambola Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.9% 21

—

Not a volunteer

76.1% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Borambola Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Borambola How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.9%

Did not go to work

11.1%

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

Borambola Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.5%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

21.6%

4+ vehicles

21.6%

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

Borambola Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.3%

3 bedrooms

15.8%

4 bedrooms

42.1%

5 bedrooms

15.8%

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

Borambola Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

32.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Borambola Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

218

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Borambola Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Borambola Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.6%

$1-$149/wk

10.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Borambola Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.5%

Couple — no children

34.4%

Couple — no children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Borambola Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 4

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Never served

95.3% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Borambola Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 10

—

Did not provide

88.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Borambola Children Ever Born

1 child

15.8%

2 children

84.2%

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

Borambola Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

23.2%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

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

Borambola Household Size

1 person

25.6%

2 persons

32.6%

3 persons

11.6%

4 persons

18.6%

5 persons

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Borambola Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Borambola Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Borambola Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Borambola Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $205/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.6%

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

If you earn X in Borambola

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $205/wk

Left after rent $1,420/wk

Rent share 12.6%

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Income: $701/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $2/wk

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Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $55/wk

Finley

Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $30/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $25/wk

Holbrook

Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $20/wk

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $43/wk

Borambola vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borambola

What is the population of Borambola NSW?

The population of Borambola NSW is 117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Borambola is ranked #8,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Borambola?

The median personal income in Borambola NSW is $783 per week, or $40,716 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Borambola is ranked #3,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Borambola?

Median rent in Borambola NSW is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Borambola ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Borambola?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Borambola NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Borambola?

The median age in Borambola NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Borambola a good suburb to live in?

Borambola is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 117.The median income is $783/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 10507. All dollar figures in AUD.