Boorook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Boorook.
The postcode for Boorook is 2372 (NSW).
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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%
Lone person
–
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$23/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Education
Schools in Boorook.
Local schools for Boorook
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Government School Catchment
Drake Public School
Tabulam Public School
Bonalbo Central School
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Frequently asked
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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2372, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boorook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $23.
- 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, Drake Village, 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 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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