Boorowa

Population growth drivers in Boorowa are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Boorowa is around 1,908 people. This figure reflects an increase of 20 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,888 persons. The current population estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses following the examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and includes an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 2.5 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Boorowa has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed around 51.0% 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 by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, non-metropolitan areas nationally are projected to have above median population growth, with Boorowa expected to increase by 237 persons to reach a total of 2,145 by the year 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 12.4% over the 16-year period.

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

Boorowa has had minimal residential development activity with 3 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 15. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area where development is driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably due to the low approval numbers.

Boorowa has much lower development activity compared to Rest of NSW and its development pattern is also well below national averages. Recent development in Boorowa has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the area's rural nature with emphasis on space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 378 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Boorowa is projected to add 236 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Boorowa has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that may affect this region: Boorowa Residential Subdivision (Long Street), Harden to Boorowa Pipeline, Bango Wind Farm, and Rye Park Wind Farm. The following details the ones likely to have the most relevance.

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Boorowa ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Boorowa has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of December 2025. In this month, 897 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Boorowa is somewhat below standard at 58.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, a moderate 16.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Boorowa shows strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 4.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 12.3% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In a 12-month period ending in May-25, labour force decreased by 4.2% and employment declined by 4.0%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with 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 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boorowa's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates Boorowa had a median income among taxpayers of $49,160 and an average level of $59,870. These figures are lower than national averages, which stood at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $54,233 (median) and $66,049 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Boorowa fall between the 13th and 25th percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 income bracket dominates with 28.2% of residents (538 people), unlike surrounding regions where 29.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing costs are modest, with 89.1% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 19th percentile nationally.

Boorowa is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Boorowa, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 5.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boorowa stood at 51.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.9% and rented ones at 20.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,250, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Boorowa was recorded at $245, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Boorowa's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Boorowa features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.4% of all households, including 22.8% couples with children, 34.7% couples without children, and 7.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.6%, with lone person households at 33.0% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Boorowa shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 18.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (31.4%). Educational participation is high at 32.0%, with 13.5% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Boorowa has 83 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes that collectively provide 80 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located 203 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting in Boorowa is outward-bound. The dominant mode of transportation is car, used by 87% of residents, while 10% walk. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Boorowa faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~966 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis, affecting 13.2% of residents, and asthma, impacting 8.9%. Conversely, 58.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is lower than the 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population health challenges are notable due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 28.0% of residents aged 65 and over (534 people), higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The latest Census data sees Boorowa placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Boorowa has low cultural diversity, with 82.8% citizens, 93.0% born in Australia, and 97.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 72.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 55.9%. The top ancestry groups are English (33.3%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (15.1%).

Scottish representation is notably high at 8.0%, while Australian Aboriginal is lower at 2.7% and Welsh is the same as the regional average, at 0.5%.

Boorowa ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Boorowa's median age stands at 50 years, surpassing Regional NSW's figure of 43 and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 years comprises 15.8% of Boorowa's population compared to Regional NSW. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age cohort constitutes only 9.2%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has risen from 8.1% to 8.9%, while the 65-74 age cohort has decreased from 15.4% to 14.5%. By 2041, Boorowa's demographic profile is projected to change significantly. The number of individuals aged 85 and above is expected to increase by 56 people (an 82% rise), reaching 125 from the current figure of 68. Conversely, the population in the 55-64 age range is anticipated to decrease.