Boolaroo

Boolaroo lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Boolaroo is estimated at around 1,734. This reflects an increase of 98 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,636. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,649 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 189 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 639 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's 6.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.1%) and the Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of locations outside capital cities is expected. The suburb is projected to expand by 227 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.2% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Boolaroo when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Boolaroo recorded around 19 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 95 homes. In FY26 so far, 13 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents arrived per new home annually between FY21 and FY25. However, this has moderated to 0.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $608,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year, there have been $5.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Boolaroo has 179.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice. Recent construction comprises 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature. The location has approximately 41 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Population forecasts suggest Boolaroo will gain 142 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Boolaroo has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Seven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area, with key ones including McCloy Group's Brush Creek Estate, Speers Point Transport Improvements, Weemala at the Lake, and Munibung Road Boolaroo Residential Precinct (Cockle Creek Transit-Oriented Development).

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Boolaroo maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Boolaroo has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. Employment stability has been relative over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025898 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.7% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Boolaroo stands at 67.4%, higher than Regional NSW's 61.3%. Census responses indicate that a moderate 21.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Health care & social assistance has an employment share 1.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0%. Some residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.1% alongside a 0.1% employment decline, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 1.2 percentage points in Boolaroo. This compares to Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Boolaroo. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Boolaroo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Boolaroo has a median taxpayer income of $52,133 and an average income of $69,121, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is slightly above the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $56,752 (median) and $75,245 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Boolaroo rank modestly, between the 36th and 42nd percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 32.9% of residents (570 people), mirroring the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile.

Boolaroo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Boolaroo, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.6% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boolaroo stood at 31.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.8% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,907, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Boolaroo was $400, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Boolaroo's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

Boolaroo features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 67.9% of all households, consisting of 24.9% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.1%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Regional NSW average.

Educational outcomes in Boolaroo fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.8%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (32.3%). Educational participation is high, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 8.2% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.2% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Boolaroo has 19 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 27 different routes that facilitate 1,192 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 248 meters away from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outwards, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 94%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 21.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 170 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 62 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Boolaroo is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Boolaroo, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively high at approximately 54% (~940 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 12.1% and 9.8% of residents respectively. 62.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. 20.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (350 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with national rankings.

Boolaroo is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Boolaroo's population showed low cultural diversity, with 91.1% being citizens, 90.1% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 51.9%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestral groups were English (31.9%), Australian (31.5%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, Welsh (1.3%) and Samoan (0.5%) populations exceeded regional averages of 0.5% and 0.1%, respectively, while South Australian ancestry was slightly higher at 0.6%.

Boolaroo's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Boolaroo's median age is 38, which is below Regional NSW's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 16.3% of Boolaroo's population, higher than Regional NSW's figure, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 15.1% to 16.3%, and the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Boolaroo's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 21% (59 people), reaching 342 from 282. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts.