Bookookoorara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,789
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Bookookoorara.
The postcode for Bookookoorara is 2372 (NSW).
Bookookoorara (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.
Bookookoorara has roughly 4,789 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Bookookoorara with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bookookoorara scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 16 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bookookoorara's population at 4,789, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,789
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,789
Median age: 56
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Bookookoorara?
A local agent who actually sells in Bookookoorara will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Bookookoorara?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Bookookoorara, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Bookookoorara?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Bookookoorara
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bookookoorara.
Local schools for Bookookoorara
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Severnlea State School
Wallangarra State School
Jennings Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bookookoorara.
- What is the Bookookoorara postcode?
- Bookookoorara is in the 2372 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Bookookoorara?
- Bookookoorara is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2372, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bookookoorara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Bookookoorara?
- There are 20 schools serving Bookookoorara on this page, including Severnlea State School, Wallangarra State School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Bookookoorara?
- Bookookoorara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bookookoorara?
- Bookookoorara is close to Carrolls Creek, Willsons Downfall, Amosfield, Liston, Boonoo Boonoo.
- What is the population of Bookookoorara?
- The population of Bookookoorara is approximately 4,789 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
For Sale
Bookookoorara
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Bookookoorara vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Bookookoorara?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Bookookoorara: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide