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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the suburb of Boorooma's population is estimated at around 1,966. This reflects an increase of 225 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,741 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,926, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,310 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Boorooma's 12.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.5%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 36.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to grow by 1,279 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 60.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Boorooma recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Boorooma shows approximately 13 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 69 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26. This results in about 3.9 new residents per year per home built over the past five financial years.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction value of new homes is $430,000, aligning with regional trends. Commercial development approvals in Boorooma totalled $35.9 million this financial year, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Boorooma exhibits 67.0% higher construction activity per person. However, construction activity has recently eased.

Recent developments comprise 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options and creating varied housing opportunities across price brackets. Boorooma currently has around 372 people per approval, suggesting a mature market. Future projections estimate Boorooma to add approximately 1,197 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Boorooma has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. A single major project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially influencing this region: Boorooma Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades, Inland Rail - Albury to Illabo, and Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct are key projects. The following details those most relevant.

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

Boorooma has an educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.4%, with estimated employment growth of 9.5% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 1,106 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, below Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation stands at 80.6%, higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety, with the latter being particularly specialized compared to regional levels. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 2.2% of Boorooma's workforce versus Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

Over a 12-month period ending in Sep-22, employment increased by 9.5%, while labour force grew by 9.6%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boorooma'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.

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 ATO data released for financial year 2022, Boorooma had a median income among taxpayers of $71,577 and an average level of $87,309. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared with $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Boorooma would be approximately $80,603 (median) and $98,319 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Boorooma rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 87th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 44.2% of residents (868 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 31.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, however 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

Dwelling structure in Boorooma, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, consisted of 92.3% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boorooma was at 12.5%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (50.5%) or rented (37.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $415, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $1,430 and $280 respectively. Nationally, Boorooma's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 75.8% of all households, including 45.7% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.2%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 9.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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 notably high, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 18.7% in the broader 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 prominent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (24.1%). Educational participation is high, with 39.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.5% in tertiary education, 10.9% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education.

Boorooma is home to The Riverina Anglican College, serving 1,042 students as of a recent report. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1094. All schools in the area offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. Boorooma functions as an education hub, with 53.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.3, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Boorooma has ten active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by sixteen different routes that together facilitate 216 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 174 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 30 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Boorooma's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Boorooma, particularly for younger cohorts with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 61% of Boorooma's total population (1,206 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.4% in Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (10.5%) and mental health issues (7.2%).

A majority, 76.1%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Rest of NSW's 64.5%. Boorooma has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 3.7% (72 people), compared to 19.6% in Rest of NSW. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Boorooma was found to be 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% of its population born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Boorooma, making up 54.1%. The most notable overrepresentation was in Other religions, comprising 1.7%, compared to 1.5% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group at 29.9%, followed by English at 25.5% and Other at 9.2%. There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian was overrepresented at 4.6% (vs regional 0.9%), Australian Aboriginal at 3.3% (vs 4.5%), and Maltese at 0.4% (vs regional 0.2%).

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

Boorooma's median age is 27, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's 43 and Australia's 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, Boorooma has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.0%) but fewer aged 65-74 (3.5%). This 25-34 concentration is notably above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 15.5% to 17.6%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 24.4% to 23.0% and the 75 to 84 group has dropped from 1.4% to 0.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Boorooma. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow significantly by 83%, adding 376 residents to reach a total of 829. Conversely, the 85+ cohort shows no projected growth (0 people).