Boorooma

Boorooma lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Boorooma is around 1,891. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,741 people, a rise of 150 individuals (8.6%). The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,853 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,260 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Boorooma's population growth exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.2%) and SA4 region since the 2021 census, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 36.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, or NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth, placing Boorooma in the top 10 percent of locations outside capital cities, with an expected increase of 1,252 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 64.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Boorooma according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Boorooma has experienced around 12 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 64 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 4.3 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating demand significantly outpacing supply.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $430,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. Additionally, $28.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Rest of NSW, Boorooma shows 75.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite building activity slowing in recent years. New development consists of 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 92.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options.

Boorooma has around 745 people per approval, suggesting a mature, established area. Looking ahead, Boorooma is expected to grow by 1,214 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Boorooma has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely affecting this region. Notable projects include Boorooma Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades, Inland Rail - Albury to Illabo, and Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Boorooma places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Boorooma has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 0.4% as of December 2025, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 1,068 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 3.6% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was 78.9%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 9.1% of residents worked from home. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area had particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented, with only 2.2% of Boorooma's workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, labour force decreased by 3.1%, alongside a 2.9% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. This compared to Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered insight into potential future demand within Boorooma. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggested national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Boorooma's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Boorooma had a median income among taxpayers of $71,577. The average income stood at $87,309 in this period. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 for Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $77,919 as median income and $95,045 as average income by September 2025. From the 2021 Census data, household incomes in Boorooma rank between the 83rd and 87th percentiles nationally. Family incomes and personal incomes also fall within these high rankings. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 44.2% of residents (835 people). This pattern is similar to the regional trend where 29.9% of residents occupy this income range. Notably, a substantial proportion of Boorooma's residents are high earners, with 31.9% earning above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. Despite high housing costs consuming 15.9% of income, strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Boorooma's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.3% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boorooma was at 12.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.5% and rented ones at 37.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorooma was $1,950, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Boorooma was recorded at $415, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Boorooma's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Boorooma features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.8 percent of all households, including 45.7 percent couples with children, 21.7 percent couples without children, and 6.2 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.2 percent, with lone person households at 14.6 percent and group households comprising 9.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Boorooma demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Boorooma is notable, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 18.7% in the SA4 region and 20.4% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.0% and certificates for 24.1%. Educational participation is high, with 39.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.5% in tertiary education, 10.9% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Boorooma has 14 active public transport stops offering mixed bus services. These stops are covered by 16 routes, collectively serving 359 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Boorooma's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode at 99%, with an average of 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 51 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Boorooma's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Boorooma's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. AreaSearch assessed mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, finding that common health conditions among the general population were somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (1,160 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 10.5 and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 76.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 4.0% of residents aged 65 and over (75 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Boorooma was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Boorooma's cultural diversity was above average, with 19.3% born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity dominated Boorooma's religious landscape at 54.1%. Notably, the 'Other' religion category comprised 1.7%, higher than Regional NSW's 0.8%.

For ancestry, Australian was highest at 29.9%, followed by English at 25.5% (lower than regional average of 30.5%), and Other at 9.2%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Indian at 4.6% in Boorooma versus 0.6% regionally, Australian Aboriginal at 3.3% versus 4.6%, and Maltese at 0.4% each.

Boorooma hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Boorooma's median age is 27, which is significantly younger than Regional NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Boorooma has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 at 23.8%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 3.8%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 15.5% to 18.3%, while the 5 to 14 age group increased from 14.2% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 8.0% to 6.8%, and the 75 to 84 age group has dropped from 1.4% to 0.2%. Population forecasts for Boorooma in 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 82%, adding 367 residents to reach a total of 818. Meanwhile, the 85+ age group is forecasted to grow by 0% (adding 0 people).