Booragul at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,623
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Booragul.
The postcode for Booragul is 2284 (NSW).
Booragul (2284) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Booragul has roughly 1,623 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Booragul scores 2/100 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Booragul's population at 1,623, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,623
Median age
51
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
1,623
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
133
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.
2
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Booragul.
Local schools for Booragul
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Government School Catchment
Five Islands School
Booragul Public School
Lake Macquarie High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Booragul.
- What is the Booragul postcode?
- Booragul is in the 2284 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Booragul?
- Booragul is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2284, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Booragul?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Booragul?
- There are 20 schools serving Booragul on this page, including St Paul's Catholic College, Five Islands School, Booragul Public School.
- How walkable is Booragul?
- Booragul has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Booragul?
- Booragul is close to Marmong Point, Teralba, Woodrising, Speers Point, Fennell Bay.
- What is the population of Booragul?
- The population of Booragul is approximately 1,623 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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