Boorool at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
54
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Boorool.
The postcode for Boorool is 3953 (VIC).
Boorool (3953) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Boorool has roughly 54 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Boorool 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boorool's population at 54, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (105% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
54
Median age
52
Family households
100%
Lone person
20%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$92/wk
Owner occupied
105%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
54
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boorool.
Local schools for Boorool
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Government School Catchment
Leongatha Secondary College
Leongatha Primary School
South Gippsland Specialist School
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Frequently asked
About Boorool.
- What is the Boorool postcode?
- Boorool is in the 3953 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Boorool?
- Boorool is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3953, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boorool?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $92.
- What schools are in Boorool?
- There are 5 schools serving Boorool on this page, including Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha Secondary College, Leongatha Primary School.
- How walkable is Boorool?
- Boorool has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boorool?
- Boorool is close to Koorooman, Berrys Creek, Wooreen, Mount Eccles South, Nerrena.
- What is the population of Boorool?
- The population of Boorool is approximately 54 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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