Boonal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
51
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Boonal.
The postcode for Boonal is 2409 (NSW).
Boonal (2409) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW.
Boonal has roughly 51 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Boonal 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boonal's population at 51, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
51
Median age
33
Family households
93%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
51
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Boonal.
Local schools for Boonal
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Government School Catchment
Toomelah Public School
Yelarbon State School
Yetman Public School
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Frequently asked
About Boonal.
- What is the Boonal postcode?
- Boonal is in the 2409 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
- Where is Boonal?
- Boonal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2409, in the Gwydir region.
- What is the average rent in Boonal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Boonal?
- There are 9 schools serving Boonal on this page, including Toomelah Public School, Yelarbon State School, Yetman Public School.
- How walkable is Boonal?
- Boonal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boonal?
- Boonal is close to Twin Rivers, Blue Nobby, Boggabilla, North Star, Texas.
- What is the population of Boonal?
- The population of Boonal is approximately 51 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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