Boorooma at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,741
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Boorooma.
The postcode for Boorooma is 2650 (NSW).
Boorooma (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW.
Boorooma has roughly 1,741 residents, with a young, transient 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.
Boorooma scores 6/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boorooma's population at 1,741, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,741
Median age
27
Family households
76%
Lone person
15%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
1,741
Median age: 27
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boorooma.
Local schools for Boorooma
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Government School Catchment
Estella Public School
North Wagga Public School
Wagga Wagga Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Boorooma.
- What is the Boorooma postcode?
- Boorooma is in the 2650 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrandera region.
- Where is Boorooma?
- Boorooma is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2650, in the Narrandera region.
- What is the average rent in Boorooma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Boorooma?
- There are 20 schools serving Boorooma on this page, including The Riverina Anglican College, Estella Public School, North Wagga Public School.
- How walkable is Boorooma?
- Boorooma has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Boorooma?
- Boorooma is close to Estella, Riverina Mc, Riverina Msc, Cartwrights Hill, Gobbagombalin.
- What is the population of Boorooma?
- The population of Boorooma is approximately 1,741 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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