Roper Gulf
Borroloola
Borroloola at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
755
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Borroloola.
Borroloola (0854) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Borroloola has roughly 755 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Borroloola 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 Borroloola's population at 755, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (13% own, 65% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
755
Median age
32
Family households
78%
Lone person
23%
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)
$33/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$33/wk
Owner occupied
13%
Renter occupied
65%
At a deeper level
755
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Borroloola.
Local schools for Borroloola
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Government School Catchment
Borroloola School
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Frequently asked
About Borroloola.
- What is the Borroloola postcode?
- Borroloola is in the 0854 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Borroloola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $33, for units it's $33.
- What schools are in Borroloola?
- There are 1 schools serving Borroloola on this page, including Borroloola School.
- How walkable is Borroloola?
- Borroloola has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Borroloola?
- Borroloola is close to King Ash Bay, Pellew Islands.
- What is the population of Borroloola?
- Borroloola has approximately 755 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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