Boorook, NSW 2372

Tenterfield Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2372

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Median house price

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Rent in Boorook

Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2372)

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What to know about Boorook

Boorook (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.

Boorook has roughly 20 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.

What it’s like to live here

Boorook 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.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,018 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Boorook

Schools serving Boorook: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Drake Public School

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Tabulam Public School

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Bonalbo Central School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Boorook's population at 20, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 0% lone person).

Population
20
Median age
54
Family households
50%
Owner occupied
50%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

6 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Arson4 (66.7%)
Theft1 (16.7%)
Assault1 (16.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,018 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Boorook

What is the Boorook postcode?
Boorook is in the 2372 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
Where is Boorook?
Boorook is a suburb in the Tenterfield Shire Council area, NSW 2372.
What is the average rent in Boorook?
The median weekly rent for houses is $450.
What schools are in Boorook?
There are 9 schools serving Boorook on this page, including Drake Public School, Tabulam Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
How walkable is Boorook?
Boorook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Boorook?
Boorook is close to Drake Village, Drake, Sandy Hill, Pretty Gully, Rocky River.
What is the population of Boorook?
The population of Boorook is approximately 20 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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