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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Boorowa is $500k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Boorowa has an estimated 1,912 residents. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 85% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessment of ABS regional data alongside address validation conducted by AreaSearch places the population of the suburb of Boorowa at roughly 1,912 as of Aug 2026. This marks an addition of 24 people (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 1,888 people. The estimate builds upon an ERP-derived resident count of 1,910 from the June 2025 ABS release together with 9 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census date. Boorowa maintains a spacious density ratio of 2.5 persons per square kilometer. Over the preceding ten years, the suburb of Boorowa has registered solid demographic expansion with a 1.5% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 benchmark, with overseas migration serving as the principal catalyst by generating around 51.0% of recent population gains.
Projections for the suburb of Boorowa incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year), with age-cohort rates extended through 2032 to 2041. Demographic outlooks point to population expansion outpacing the median for regional Australia, as aggregated SA2 modeling indicates the suburb of Boorowa will expand by 225 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 11.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
34 new dwellings have been approved in Boorowa over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential construction figures from ABS building approvals indicate that Boorowa averages approximately 6 new dwelling approvals annually, accumulating to 34 homes over the previous 5 financial years, with 7 approvals registered to date in FY-25. Across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, new resident additions averaged 1.8 persons per approved home, pointing to well-balanced supply conditions that further improved over the last 2 financial years to 0.9 people per dwelling. The average expected construction cost for residential builds is $586,000, marginally above regional benchmarks and reflecting high-quality development standards.
Meanwhile, commercial planning activity remains subdued, with only $513,000 in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year. Per capita building approvals in Boorowa align closely with the Rest of NSW benchmark, sustaining an equilibrium in local dwelling supply. Recent residential development has focused entirely on standalone houses, upholding the low-density urban character of the locality and catering to households seeking greater space. A ratio of roughly 272 people per dwelling approval further underscores the low-density profile of the area. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Boorowa is anticipated to add 223 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential construction currently tracks projected population growth, prospective home purchasers could face tighter competition as demographic expansion continues.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Boorowa
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Boorowa, worth an estimated $25 million. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.2 billion. 16 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community growth and economic performance are heavily shaped by strategic planning and capital works, with AreaSearch cataloguing 4 major projects poised to influence the locality. Principal developments include the Boorowa Residential Subdivision (Long Street), the Harden to Boorowa Pipeline, the Bango Wind Farm, and the Rye Park Wind Farm.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Donohoe's Estate (Boorowa Residential Subdivision)
Donohoe's Estate is an approved 128-lot residential subdivision spanning approximately 44.31 hectares. The multi-staged development includes new road infrastructure, open space areas, and a stormwater detention basin, designed to provide accessible housing options to the Boorowa community.
Harden Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Remediation and upgrade of the Harden sewage treatment plant to restore and improve performance following storm and flood impacts. Works included rehabilitation and realignment of treatment ponds, construction of spillways, and upgrades to recycled water rising mains. Council indicated works commencing December 2024 with completion targeted for April 2025; project is now treated as complete.
Apollo Fabrication Group Expansion
Apollo Fabrication Group is undertaking a staged expansion of its structural steel manufacturing operations in Young. Stage one involves the construction of a fully enclosed 4,000 square metre loading and storage facility designed to streamline distribution logistics, expand fabrication throughput, and minimise dust and acoustic impacts on the surrounding precinct.
Rockdale Road Upgrade, Young
Upgrade of Rockdale Road to enable B-Double access into the Young industrial area, extending to the emergency services facility (SES and RFS). Scope included road widening, intersection improvements and pavement strengthening.
Hill Street Subdivision Young
New land development by Mellross Communities off Hills Street, Young. Titled and ready for construction with fully serviced lots including Colorbond fencing and building pads. Located in prime position surrounded by upmarket lifestyle properties with natural fall and tranquil backdrop.
Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication
Duplication of existing bridge along Henry Lawson Way in Young to improve connectivity for surrounding towns, increase load limits and safety, and extend bridge lifespan. Project includes traffic management and approach road improvements during construction phase.
Thornhill Street Pavement Upgrades
The project involves reconstructing the pavement on Thornhill Street due to failures, deformation, and end of useful life. Works include in situ chemical stabilisation, trimming, sealing, asphalting, and stormwater upgrades. Stage 2 is underway south of Spring Street, with temporary road closures for safety.
Young Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Replacement of the existing sewage treatment plant with a modern 12,000 EP facility to enhance treatment processes and enable reuse of treated water for irrigation of public parks and fields, reducing reliance on potable water.
898 residents of Boorowa are employed, from a labour force of 912. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 57.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,606, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch highlights a qualified labour pool in Boorowa supported by strong representation across essential service industries, alongside a low unemployment rate of 1.5%. As of March 2026898 residents are employed, and the local jobless rate sits 2.6% beneath the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while participation remains comparatively subdued at 57.9% against 60.6% regionally. In addition, 16.9% of working residents reported working remotely in Census findings, though figures may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions. Local workers are primarily concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The agricultural, forestry & fishing industry demonstrates strong local concentration, engaging a workforce share 4.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 12.3% of local employment, falling short of the 16.9% observed across Regional NSW. Comparing resident workers against the local daytime workforce indicates limited employment self-containment within the immediate township. Over the 12 months leading to March 2026, analysis of ABS and SALM data reveals that local labour force numbers contracted by 2.1% while total employment fell by 2.0%, causing the local jobless rate to decrease by 0.2 percentage points, in contrast to Regional NSW which saw employment drop 0.9%, labour force contract 0.4%, and unemployment rise 0.5 percentage points. Aligning national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (issued Mar-26) with the local industry profile provides a guide for long-term labour demand. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years; applying these sectoral rates to the local economy suggests Boorowa could see employment increases of 5.5% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, based on simple industry weighting without factoring in local demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Boorowa is $1,199 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $685 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,160 a year against an average of $59,870. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 place Boorowa earnings below Australian benchmarks, recording a median income of $49,160 and a mean of $59,870, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (mean). Accounting for an indexed Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $54,233 for median income and $66,049 for average income. Across the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings all ranked between the 13th and 25th percentiles nationally, with the largest group of workers—comprising 28.2% of residents (539 people)—earning between $400 - 799 weekly, unlike the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 29.9%.
Although households retain 89.1% of their income after modest housing outlays, total disposable income sits at the 19th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Boorowa had 684 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $245 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,250 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses constitute 94.3% of residential stock in Boorowa, with semi-detached, units, and alternative dwellings making up the remaining 5.7%, representing a much higher standalone house concentration than the Regional NSW breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership is elevated at 51.5%, while 27.9% of homes carry a mortgage and 20.6% are tenanted. Residential affordability is favourable, with median monthly mortgage commitments of $1,250 and median weekly rents of $245 sitting well below Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330, as well as nationwide averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rentals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Boorowa counted 684 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 65.4% of occupied households, comprising 34.7% couples without children, 22.8% couples with children, and 7.4% single parent families. The remaining 34.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily single-occupant households at 33.0% and group residences at 1.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.2 people, slightly below the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Boorowa hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 346 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,001 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area shows a lower prevalence of higher education credentials, with 18.2% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the NSW statewide benchmark of 32.2%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 13.1%, postgraduate credentials account for 3.3%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.8%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 41.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of 10.2% with advanced diplomas and 31.4% with certificate-level qualifications. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 32.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This educational cohort consists of 13.5% in primary school, 7.1% attending secondary school, and 2.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Boorowa means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Boorowa is supported by 87 active transit stops spanning bus and rail services, operated across 10 routes that generate 74 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is convenient, with residents situated an average of 196 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuting is largely outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of journeys to work, 10% of residents walking, average household motor vehicle ownership at 1.6 vehicles, and 16.9% working from home according to the 2021 Census. Transport schedules maintain an average of 10 daily journeys across the complete network, which translates to no weekly trips arriving at individual stops on average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.9% of residents in Boorowa report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable health vulnerabilities across the Boorowa community, marked by elevated mortality figures and widespread chronic conditions across both younger and older age brackets, alongside a private health insurance rate of approximately 51% (~968 people), which trails the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread chronic ailments locally, affecting 13.2% and 8.9% of residents respectively, while 58.9% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience higher rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over represent 28.6% of the population (546 people)—above the 23.3% regional benchmark—exhibiting overall health metrics generally consistent with national senior profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Boorowa is largely Australian-born, at 93.0% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (31.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Boorowa displays a relatively homogeneous cultural demographic, with Australian citizens making up 82.8% of residents, 93.0% born domestically, and 97.4% speaking only English in their households. Religious identification is predominantly Christian at 72.1% of the populace, notably higher than the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Ancestry records based on parental country of birth show the most prevalent heritage backgrounds to be English at 33.3%, Australian at 31.2%, and Irish at 15.1%, with Irish ancestry sitting significantly above the 8.8% regional norm. Other ancestral backgrounds include Scottish at 8.0% (matching the 8.0% regional rate), Australian Aboriginal at 2.7% (compared to 4.6% regionally), and Welsh at 0.5% (aligning with 0.5% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Boorowa is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 18.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Boorowa leans towards older demographics, with individuals aged 65 and over comprising 28.6% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, while residents aged 25 to 44 account for 18.2% against a regional share of 23.5%. The estimated median age sits at 50 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and exceeding the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national figure of 38 from that Census. The cohort aged 45 to 64 has reduced from 27.5% at the Census to an estimated 26.4%, while the 65 and older bracket is expected to see the strongest growth to 2041, increasing by 108 residents (20%) to reach 655.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Boorowa
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,888 at the 2021 Census → 1,912 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10501). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.