Boorooma
A suburb where 69.2% of homes have four or more bedrooms and the median age of 27 sits 13 years below the national average, Boorooma reads as one of Wagga Wagga's youngest, family-dominated growth pockets. On just 1.5 square kilometres it holds 1,741 residents at a density of 1,160 per square kilometre. Household weekly income of $2,399 places it in the 90.6th percentile nationally, well above the Australian median despite being a regional NSW address. The workforce skews toward professionals (306 workers) and community service roles (164), and nearly 42% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 11.7 percentage points above the national figure.
Population
1,741
Median Age
27.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,399/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
39
Median House
$725K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price in Boorooma reached $735,000 in 2025, up from $725,000 in 2024, a 1.4% gain over one year. The dominant dwelling type is the separate house at 92.3% of stock, with semi-detached at 6.2% and apartments at just 1.4%. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 69.2% of all dwellings, above what you would find in most NSW suburbs, reflecting demand from larger families. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950 against a household weekly income of $2,399, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.8%, which is below the 30% stress threshold and indicates reasonable purchase affordability for local income levels. Just 12.4% of owners hold their home outright compared to 50.8% on a mortgage, confirming Boorooma as a newer suburb still in its primary accumulation phase.
For Buyers
The median house price in Boorooma reached $735,000 in 2025, up from $725,000 in 2024, a 1.4% gain over one year. The dominant dwelling type is the separate house at 92.3% of stock, with semi-detached at 6.2% and apartments at just 1.4%. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 69.2% of all dwellings, above what you would find in most NSW suburbs, reflecting demand from larger families. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950 against a household weekly income of $2,399, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.8%, which is below the 30% stress threshold and indicates reasonable purchase affordability for local income levels. Just 12.4% of owners hold their home outright compared to 50.8% on a mortgage, confirming Boorooma as a newer suburb still in its primary accumulation phase.
For Investors
Renters make up 36.8% of residents and pay $415 per week, giving a gross yield near 2.9% on the $735,000 median, low but consistent with regional NSW pricing. The vacancy rate of 3.6% is above the 3% threshold that signals balanced conditions, so landlords should expect slightly longer leasing periods than in tighter metro markets. Development activity is active, with 35 applications lodged in the past 12 months including multi-dwelling housing and subdivision proposals, which suggests continued new supply entering the market. The suburb's workforce is dominated by healthcare (24.8%) and education (16.2%) workers, sectors that provide stable, recession-resistant employment demand. With 39.6% of residents having moved in the past five years, tenant turnover runs high compared to suburbs where 60% or more have stayed, so lease renewal rates should be monitored.
Development Activity
Total DAs
139
Last 12 Months
39
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+105.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 27 is 13 years below the national figure, making Boorooma among the youngest suburbs in its region. Couples with children account for 897 of 1,363 families (65.8%), compared to just 18.8% couples without children, a family-composition profile that explains the strong demand for four-plus bedroom homes. University qualifications reach 41.8%, which is 11.7 percentage points above the national average, driven by a professional and education workforce. Around 19.3% of residents were born overseas, which is 2.3 percentage points below the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly English (595 counted), followed by Irish (171) and Scottish (166), with Indian ancestry (107) representing the largest non-Anglo-Celtic group. Non-English languages include Malayalam (43 speakers), Mandarin (31) and Urdu (18), small but consistent with the overseas-born share.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.3%
Houses
6.2%
Townhouse
1.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Boorooma's housing stock is almost entirely detached houses, at 92.3% of all dwellings, with four-plus bedroom configurations dominating at 69.2%. Three-bedroom homes make up 24.1% and two-bedroom only 6.8%, showing the suburb caters almost exclusively to larger households. Median house prices moved from $725,000 in 2024 to $735,000 in 2025, a 1.4% annual gain, well below the stronger growth seen in many coastal NSW markets. The tenure split shows 50.8% on a mortgage versus 12.4% owned outright, a ratio typical of a suburb less than 20 years old where most purchases happened in recent cycles. Average household size is 3.0 persons, which is 0.5 above the national average, consistent with the family-heavy composition. Rent-to-income at 17.3% is below the 30% stress threshold, so tenants here face less financial pressure than in most capital city markets.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,060
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
21
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.8%
Couples, no children
1,363
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 24.8% of workers (182 people), followed by Education at 16.2% (119) and Public Administration at 13.6% (100). These three sectors alone account for more than half the workforce, reflecting Boorooma's position as a residential catchment for Wagga Wagga's hospitals, schools and government offices. Construction at 9.4% (69 workers) is notably above the national sector share, consistent with ongoing residential development in the suburb. By occupation, Professionals (306) are the largest group, with Community and Personal Service (164) second, indicating a service-oriented white-collar base. The unemployment rate of 3.1% sits close to national averages and the participation rate of 77.2% is healthy, meaning most working-age residents are actively employed. Household income in the 90.6th percentile nationally is high relative to the suburb's regional setting.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.7%
Part-time
32.2%
Participation
77.2%
Employed
960
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.8%
Postgraduate
8.4%
Born Overseas
19.3%
Dwellings
562
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 92.6% driving to work, above the national share, which is expected for a regional NSW suburb with limited public transit infrastructure. Walking and cycling accounts for only 0.9% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in nearby Wagga Wagga areas. The volunteering rate of 17.5% is meaningful and indicates a community with relatively high civic participation compared to many suburban areas nationally. Only 2.4% of residents (40 people) need daily assistance, low in absolute terms, which aligns with the young median age of 27. Household income in the 90.6th percentile and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.8% both indicate that financial stress is lower here than in many other NSW postcodes, supporting stable day-to-day living conditions.
Drive
92.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Boorooma compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boorooma a good suburb to live in?
Boorooma suits families seeking space and relative affordability in the Wagga Wagga area. Household income sits in the 90.6th percentile nationally, the mortgage-to-income ratio is 18.8% (well below stress levels), and the workforce is dominated by stable healthcare and education employers. The main trade-off is high car dependence at 92.6% and limited walkability with only 0.9% commuting on foot or bike.
What is the median house price in Boorooma?
The median house price reached $735,000 in 2025, up 1.4% from $725,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950 and weekly rent is $415. On household income of $2,399 per week, the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.8% is below the 30% stress threshold, making Boorooma more affordable than many NSW markets relative to local earnings.
What schools are in Boorooma?
No schools are recorded inside Boorooma's 1.5 square kilometre boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools across Wagga Wagga. Despite this, 41.8% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 11.7 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting the suburb's professional demographic rather than on-site educational infrastructure.
Is Boorooma safe?
Specific crime statistics for Boorooma are not available in this dataset. As contextual indicators, the suburb has a household income in the 90.6th percentile nationally, unemployment of 3.1%, and only 2.4% of its 1,741 residents need daily assistance. These socioeconomic markers are generally associated with lower crime rates compared to higher-disadvantage areas.
Is Boorooma good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $415 against a $735,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.9%, which is modest. The vacancy rate of 3.6% is slightly above balanced market levels. On the positive side, 35 development applications in 12 months confirm active demand, healthcare and education jobs underpin tenant stability, and the young median age of 27 supports long-term household formation.
How is Boorooma's population changing?
Boorooma shows strong growth signals. Turnover of 39.6% means roughly two in five residents arrived in the five years before the Census, a rate well above average for established suburbs. Active subdivision and multi-dwelling development applications point to continued supply expansion. The median age of 27 is 13 years below national, meaning family formation will continue to drive organic household growth for years ahead.
How much development is happening in Boorooma?
There were 35 development applications lodged in Boorooma in the past 12 months. Recent applications include multi-dwelling housing, subdivision and additions to existing structures. This level of activity confirms the suburb is still in an active development phase rather than built-out, which will add new housing stock but may also exert some upward pressure on the 3.6% vacancy rate in the near term.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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