Wellington Shire Council
Boolarra
Boolarra at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,023
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Boolarra.
Boolarra (3870) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Boolarra has roughly 1,023 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Boolarra scores 4/100 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boolarra's population at 1,023, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,023
Median age
50
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
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)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$218/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,023
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boolarra.
Local schools for Boolarra
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Government School Catchment
Boolarra Primary School
Yinnar South Primary School
Yinnar Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Boolarra.
- What is the Boolarra postcode?
- Boolarra is in the 3870 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boolarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $213, for units it's $218.
- What schools are in Boolarra?
- There are 11 schools serving Boolarra on this page, including Boolarra Primary School, Yinnar South Primary School, Yinnar Primary School.
- How walkable is Boolarra?
- Boolarra has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Boolarra?
- Boolarra is close to Johnstones Hill, Boolarra South, Limonite, Darlimurla, Budgeree.
- What is the population of Boolarra?
- Boolarra has approximately 1,023 residents. The median age is 50.
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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 →
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