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 Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Boolaroo statistical area (Lv2) is around 1,733. This reflects a growth from the 2021 Census figure of 1,636 people, an increase of 97 individuals or approximately 5.9%. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,649 following their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of an additional 189 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is calculated at 639 persons per square kilometer. This suggests ample space per person and potential room for further development. The Boolaroo (SA2) experienced a higher growth rate than both its SA3 area (4.0%) and non-metro areas, indicating it as a growth leader in the region.

Interstate migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with overseas migration and natural growth also being positive factors. AreaSearch's projections for each SA2 area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilised. Based on these aggregated projections, an above median population growth is projected for the area until 2041. Specifically, the Boolaroo (SA2) is expected to expand by 254 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 11.8% 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 96 homes. So far in FY26, 13 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year arriving per new home was 1.3 between FY21 and FY25, indicating a stable market supply-demand balance. However, this moderated to 0.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting an improved supply-demand balance.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $608,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have been $5.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Boolaroo has 180.0% more new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprises 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 41 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Population forecasts indicate Boolaroo will gain 205 residents through to 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 20% nationally

Seven projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, with key initiatives 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). The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Boolaroo ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Boolaroo has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6%.

As of September 2025910 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 60.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area had a particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.0% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Many residents appeared to commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.6% while labour force increased by 3.2%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5%, labour force contracted by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggested national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boolaroo's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

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 financial year 2023. This is slightly above the national average, which contrasts with the Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates project approximately $56,752 (median) and $75,245 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census records household, family, and personal incomes in Boolaroo ranking modestly, between the 36th and 42nd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 32.9% of residents (570 people), mirroring the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Boolaroo, 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

Boolaroo's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.6% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.4% houses and 17.6% 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, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Boolaroo was $400, higher than Non-Metro NSW's figure of $370. Nationally, Boolaroo's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,907 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 against the national figure of $375.

Boolaroo features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.9% of all households, including 24.9% of couples with children, 28.0% of couples without children, and 13.9% of single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.1%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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 the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 32.3%.

Educational participation is 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 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 27 routes serving these stops, providing a total of 1,192 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 248 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 170 trips per day across all routes, which equals 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

Boolaroo faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 54% (~940 people) have private health cover, a rate higher than the national average. The most frequent medical issues are mental health concerns (12.1%) and arthritis (9.8%), while 62.1% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Rest of NSW's 62.6%. About 20.0% (~346 people) are aged 65 or over, lower than the 21.4% in Rest of NSW. Seniors' health outcomes show some difficulties but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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 born in Australia who spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 51.9%, slightly lower than the Rest of NSW average of 52.5%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (31.5%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, Welsh (1.3%) and Samoan (0.5%) populations were higher in Boolaroo compared to regional averages of 0.8% and 0.2%, respectively. South African ancestry was also slightly overrepresented at 0.6%.

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

The median age in Boolaroo is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Boolaroo has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (9.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 7.5% to 8.5% of the population, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 11.3% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Boolaroo's age structure. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 30%, reaching 353 people from the current 272. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.