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 Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Boorowa is estimated at around 1,908 people. This reflects an increase of 20 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,888 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 1,888, estimated following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2.5 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Boorowa has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward, an above median population growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is projected, with the area expected to increase by 240 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.5% in total over the 17 years.

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 in recent years, with an average of 3 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 15. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area and is driven primarily by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. It is important to note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects.

Boorowa has had much lower development activity compared to Rest of NSW and its development pattern is well below national averages. Recent development in the area has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining its rural nature and emphasis on space. The estimated population density is 380 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Boorowa is projected to add 220 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects likely impacting the area: Boorowa Residential Subdivision (Long Street), Harden to Boorowa Pipeline, Bango Wind Farm, and Rye Park Wind Farm. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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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 1.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025905 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.4% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Boorowa is somewhat below standard at 59.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. A moderate 16.9% of residents work from home, based on Census responses. Dominant employment sectors 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 Regional NSW's average of 16.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the working population vs resident population count from Census data. Between May-24 and May-25, Boorowa's labour force decreased by 4.0%, with employment declining by 3.7%, causing unemployment 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 a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boorowa's employment mix suggests local employment should grow 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 account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Boorowa had a median taxpayer income of $49,160 and an average income of $59,870. Nationally, these figures stood at $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). In Regional NSW, the corresponding figures were $52,390 and $65,215. Applying an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Boorowa as of September 2025 are approximately $53,516 (median) and $65,174 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Boorowa fall between the 13th and 25th percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 income bracket dominates with 28.2% of residents. Housing costs are modest, with 89.1% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at only the 19th percentile nationally.

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

Boorowa's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional NSW had 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. The median weekly rent in Boorowa was $245, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Boorowa's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,250 compared to 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 comprise 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 account for 34.6%, with lone person households at 33.0% and group households making up 1.3%. 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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (31.4%).

Educational participation is 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that together offer 80 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 203 meters away from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward using their cars, which remains the dominant mode of transport at 87%. Ten percent of residents walk to their destinations. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately zero 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 analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions.

Only approximately 51% (~966 people) of Boorowa's total population has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 13.2% of residents) and asthma (8.9%), while 58.9% claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age population health is notably challenging due to high chronic condition rates. Boorowa has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.1% (536 people), compared to the regional average of 23.4%. Senior health outcomes, while presenting some challenges, generally align with national rankings.

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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.8% of its population being citizens, 93.0% born in Australia, and 97.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Boorowa, comprising 72.1%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.3%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (15.1%), which is higher than the regional average of 8.8%.

Notably, Scottish representation was at 8.0%, similar to the regional average, while Australian Aboriginal was 2.7% compared to 4.6%, and Welsh was 0.5% equal to the regional figure.

Boorowa ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Boorowa has a median age of 50, which is higher than Regional NSW's figure of 43 and also above the national average of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 makes up 15.3% of Boorowa's population, compared to Regional NSW, while the 15-24 cohort represents only 8.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 9.4% to 10.1%, whereas the 65 to 74 age group has decreased from 15.4% to 14.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Boorowa's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is expected to grow by 56 people (an increase of 84%), rising from 66 to 123. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 51% of total population growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for the 15-24 and 55-64 cohorts.