Bootawa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
174
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Bootawa.
The postcode for Bootawa is 2430 (NSW).
Bootawa (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Bootawa has roughly 174 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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What it’s like to live here.
Bootawa 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, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bootawa's population at 174, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
174
Median age
57
Family households
76%
Lone person
14%
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)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
174
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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
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Education
Schools in Bootawa.
Local schools for Bootawa
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Government School Catchment
Tinonee Public School
Wingham Brush Public School
Wingham High School
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Frequently asked
About Bootawa.
- What is the Bootawa postcode?
- Bootawa is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Bootawa?
- Bootawa is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bootawa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Bootawa?
- There are 11 schools serving Bootawa on this page, including Tinonee Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Wingham Brush Public School.
- How walkable is Bootawa?
- Bootawa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bootawa?
- Bootawa is close to Mondrook, Tinonee, The Bight, Taree West, Kolodong.
- What is the population of Bootawa?
- The population of Bootawa is approximately 174 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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