Boorooma at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,741
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Boorooma.
The postcode for Boorooma is 2832 (NSW).
Boorooma (2832) sits in the Walgett 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Boorooma 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.
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$175/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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Boorooma.
Frequently asked
About Boorooma.
- What is the Boorooma postcode?
- Boorooma is in the 2832 postcode, in NSW, in the Walgett region.
- Where is Boorooma?
- Boorooma is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2832, in the Walgett region.
- What is the average rent in Boorooma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $175, for units it's $415.
- How walkable is Boorooma?
- Boorooma has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boorooma?
- Boorooma is close to Narran Lake, Carinda, Cumborah, The Marra, Grawin Opal Fields.
- 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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