Booragoon
An established, higher-income suburb, Booragoon has 5,684 residents, a median age of 43 and household income at the 74.6th percentile nationally. Its 40.5% overseas-born share sits 18.9 percentage points above the national figure, while university attainment is 53.3%, or 23.2 points higher than nationally. Housing is family-oriented: 52.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 68.3% are separate houses. Compared with nearby Myaree, Booragoon feels more residential, supported by established ownership and a major retail hub. Growth is forecast at 1.09% annually, driven by overseas migration, pointing to steady rather than sudden change.
Population
5,684
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,991/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
With no current median house price available, buyers should use recent comparable sales and set an address-level budget. Booragoon is house-oriented: 68.3% of dwellings are separate houses, higher than the 3.8% apartment share, and 27.9% are semi-detached. Larger homes dominate, with 52.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 28.8% containing 3. Monthly mortgage costs are $2,500, equal to 29.0% of household income, while weekly rent is $410. Outright ownership is 45.7%, suggesting established owners and potentially less turnover than in a renter-heavy market. Compare each property with local sales because a suburb-wide price median is not available.
For Buyers
With no current median house price available, buyers should use recent comparable sales and set an address-level budget. Booragoon is house-oriented: 68.3% of dwellings are separate houses, higher than the 3.8% apartment share, and 27.9% are semi-detached. Larger homes dominate, with 52.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 28.8% containing 3. Monthly mortgage costs are $2,500, equal to 29.0% of household income, while weekly rent is $410. Outright ownership is 45.7%, suggesting established owners and potentially less turnover than in a renter-heavy market. Compare each property with local sales because a suburb-wide price median is not available.
For Investors
Investors should weigh Booragoon's established ownership base against current rental conditions. Only 18.8% of households rent, lower than the 45.7% outright ownership share and the 32.4% mortgaged share, so the tenant pool is smaller than the owner base. Weekly rent is $410 and vacancy is 9.5%, requiring realistic leasing assumptions rather than relying on headline demand. Rents have grown 16.7%, while 0 developments were recorded in the past 12 months, which may limit new competing stock but also reduces the pipeline for fresh product. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, although the 1.09% annual forecast points to measured expansion. Check insurance, strata and maintenance costs property by property.
Schools in Booragoon
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BOORAGOON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Booragoon's median age is 43, 3.0 years above national, and its 2.6-person average household is 0.1 above national. The overseas-born share is 40.5%, 18.9 percentage points higher than national, while university attainment reaches 53.3%, 23.2 points higher. English ancestry is most common at 2,049 people, followed by Chinese at 890, and Mandarin is spoken by 129 residents. Christianity accounts for 2,736 people and no religion for 2,335, showing a split in affiliation. Household composition helps explain the mature but family-capable profile: 50.7% of families have children and 34.8% are couples without children. With 80.5% staying at the same address and turnover of 19.5%, change is more gradual than in a high-churn suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.3%
Houses
27.9%
Townhouse
3.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Property conditions are shaped by ownership and larger dwellings rather than a strong apartment mix. 45.7% of households own outright and 32.4% have a mortgage, shares that are higher than the 18.8% renting rate when considered together. Separate houses make up 68.3%, semi-detached homes 27.9% and apartments 3.8%; 52.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. This structure suits established families, while the 2.6-person average household indicates some under-occupancy in larger homes. Weekly rent is $410, rent-to-income is 20.6% and mortgage-to-income is 29.0%, with neither stress flag triggered. A median house price is not available, so compare individual homes on land, condition and tenure demand rather than using a single suburb-wide figure.
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$410
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$847
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.5%
Unoccupied
224
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.7%
Couples with children
34.8%
Couples, no children
12.6%
Single parent
1,540
Total families
Economy & Employment
Booragoon combines household resources above the national midpoint with a professional service base. Household income is $1,991 a week at the 74.6th percentile, while IEO, IRSD and IRSAD each sit in decile 9 and IER sits in decile 8. IER is one decile lower than the other measures, suggesting economic resources are slightly less elevated than education, occupation and broader advantage. Healthcare leads employment at 15.9% or 322 workers, followed by Education at 14.2% or 287, Professional/Tech at 13.6% or 274, Mining at 7.9% or 160, and Construction at 7.2% or 146. Professionals number 932 and managers 406, compared with 325 in clerical/admin, 297 in trades and 269 in community/personal roles. Participation is 62.2% and unemployment 5.5%, so services and skilled occupations underpin the local economy.
Unemployment
5.5%
Labour Force
2,901
Unemployed
160
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.6%
Part-time
39.0%
Participation
62.2%
Employed
2,741
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
53.3%
Postgraduate
13.9%
Born Overseas
40.5%
Dwellings
2,127
Transport to Work
Daily travel is car-oriented: 73.7% drive, compared with 6.1% using public transport, 2.4% walking or cycling and 12.8% working from home. That pattern suits a connected suburban setting but makes reliable car access more important than in a transit-first area. One local government primary school, Booragoon Primary School, serves the suburb; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address, since boundaries can cut across nearby suburbs. IRSAD is in decile 9, above the national midpoint, and volunteering is 20.5%, supporting a strong socioeconomic and civic profile. A current crime rate is not available, so safety decisions should use recent WA Police incident data rather than reputation. With density of 1,857.4 people per square kilometre across 3.06 square kilometres, amenities are relatively concentrated.
Drive
73.7%
Public Transport
6.1%
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
12.8%
Population Forecast
+1.09%/yr
(+194 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady and migration-led. The forecast annual trend is 1.09%, with overseas migration the primary driver, while the trajectory is labelled Growing (all ages). Population change across the wider area is 11.6% over 10 years, indicating sustained momentum rather than a short burst. Gentrification is at an Active stage with a score of 44, higher than the shift model's score of 20 and its Early signs label. Rents have risen 16.7%, and the affordability trend is Improving, with values of 48.5 in 2011 and 44.0 in 2021. Because growth spans all ages and is supported by overseas migration, demand should broaden across family, professional and downsizer households.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+336
Net Internal / yr
+98
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +20% since 2011, Net internal migration +98/yr, Strong overseas inflow +336/yr, Accelerating: 2% → 18%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Booragoon compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Booragoon a good suburb to live in?
Booragoon has a median age of 43, household income at the 74.6th percentile and IRSAD decile 9. Its 68.3% separate-house share and 6.1% public transport use suit established, car-oriented households, while buyers and renters should compare exact streets.
What is the median house price in Booragoon?
A current median house price is not available for Booragoon. Buyers should compare recent sales by land, dwelling type and condition, then weigh the $2,500 monthly mortgage figure and $410 weekly rent against their budget.
What schools are in Booragoon?
Booragoon Primary School is a government primary school in the suburb. With 1 local school, families should check its enrolment zone and compare nearby options before signing a lease or contract; one local school does not define access for every address.
Is Booragoon safe?
A current suburb crime rate is not available for Booragoon, so check recent WA Police incident figures for the exact street. IRSAD decile 9 and a 20.5% volunteering rate provide socioeconomic context, but neither is a substitute for current safety data.
Is Booragoon good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking an established market, but returns need careful testing. Weekly rent is $410, vacancy is 9.5% and rents have grown 16.7%, while 0 recent developments may limit new supply. The 18.8% renter share is lower than the 45.7% outright and 32.4% mortgaged ownership shares.
How is Booragoon's population changing?
Booragoon's wider-area forecast is Growing (all ages), with annual growth of 1.09% and population change of 11.6% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver. The Active gentrification score is 44, so change is continuing but not necessarily uniform across every street.
What languages are spoken in Booragoon?
Mandarin is listed for 129 people, Canton for 83, and Korean and Persian each for 29. The overseas-born share is 40.5%, which is higher than the national figure and helps explain the suburb's international language mix.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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