Boro NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boro NSW is 97 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boro is $1,069 per week ($55,588 per year). Median rent in Boro is $468 per week ($2,028 per month). Boro has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Boro has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boro is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boro is $2,026.

There were 6 recorded offences in Boro in 2024-25, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Boro Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boro Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,069/wk
$55,588 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$468/wk
$2,028 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,026/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boro Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (55) Female 45.0% (45)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
97 people · 60.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,656
Family income/wk

Boro Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boro Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.9% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.1% 16 dwellings

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

Boro Country of Birth

Australia
93.5%
England
6.5%

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

Boro Religion

No Religion
45.5%
Catholic
20.8%
Anglican
13.9%
Not stated
9.9%
Pentecostal
6.9%
SB OSB NRA SB
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boro Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.0%

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

Boro Employment

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Employed full-time
50.7% 38 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 17 people
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Not in labour force
26.7% 20 people

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

Boro Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.2%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%

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

Boro Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
34.6%
Managers
19.2%
Professionals
11.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.5%
Community & Personal Service
11.5%
Labourers
11.5%

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

Boro Field of Study

Health
20.6%
Engineering
17.6%
Management & Commerce
17.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.6%
Architecture & Building
14.7%
Society & Culture
11.8%

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

Boro Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boro Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
17.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
21.4%
$4,000+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boro Marital Status

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Married
54.3% 44
↔️
Separated
3.7% 3
📋
Divorced
7.4% 6
🕊️
Widowed
3.7% 3
👤
Never married
30.9% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boro Ancestry

English
37.1%
Australian
29.5%
Irish
12.9%
Scottish
10.6%
Italian
4.5%
Other
3.0%
German
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boro School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Vocational Education
28.6%
Secondary — Government
19.0%
Secondary — Catholic
19.0%

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

Boro Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.6% 8
No need for assistance
95.4% 167

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

Boro Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.6% 17
Not a volunteer
76.4% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boro Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boro How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Car (passenger)
7.7%

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

Boro Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
45.2%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Boro Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.1%
3 bedrooms
63.6%
4 bedrooms
18.2%
5 bedrooms
9.1%

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

Boro Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
43.8%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boro Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
161
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boro Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Mental health
5
Kidney disease
3

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

Boro Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.0%
$1-$149/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boro Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.2%
Couple — children under 15
37.3%
Couple — no children under 15
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boro Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves
4.3% 3
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Never served
95.7% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boro Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
5.6% 4
Did not provide
94.4% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boro Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Boro When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
9

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

Boro Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.3%
5–14 hours
26.0%
15–29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

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

Boro Household Size

1 person
17.1%
2 persons
57.1%
4 persons
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boro Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved from NSW
7

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

Boro Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.6%
Step family — no other children
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boro Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Assault
3
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Boro Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,535/wk
Median Rent $468/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Boro

≈ $10,985/month
Median rent $468/wk
Left after rent $2,067/wk
Rent share 18.5%

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Boro vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boro

What is the population of Boro NSW?

The population of Boro NSW is 97 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Boro?

The median personal income in Boro NSW is $1,069 per week, or $55,588 per year.The median household income is $2,535 per week.Family income is $2,656 per week.

How much is rent in Boro?

Median rent in Boro NSW is $468 per week ($2,028 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Boro?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boro NSW is $2,026. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boro?

The median age in Boro NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boro a good suburb to live in?

Boro is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 97.The median income is $1,069/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 10512. All dollar figures in AUD.