Boorowa at a glance
Population
1,888
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Boorowa.
The postcode for Boorowa is 2586 (NSW).
Boorowa (2586) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Boorowa has roughly 1,888 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boorowa's population at 1,888, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,888
Median age
50
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,888
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
79
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
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Boorowa.
Local schools for Boorowa
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Government School Catchment
Boorowa Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Boorowa.
- What is the Boorowa postcode?
- Boorowa is in the 2586 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Boorowa?
- Boorowa is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2586, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Boorowa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Boorowa?
- There are 2 schools serving Boorowa on this page, including Boorowa Central School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Boorowa?
- Boorowa is close to Rye Park, Goba Creek, Kenyu, Frogmore, Kangiara.
- What is the population of Boorowa?
- The population of Boorowa is approximately 1,888 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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