Boggabilla, NSW 2409 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Boggabilla is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2409, home to 1,022 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Gwydir local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 582 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,022
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,105 /week
- Median personal income
- $486 /week
- Median family income
- $1,238 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Moree Plains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $155 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Boggabilla Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- Boggabilla General Store, Merriwa St
- Merriwa St Opp Boggabilla General Store
- Yeoman St At North St
- Newell Hwy At River Rd
- Merriwa St Before Boggabilla St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.5% of the 336 resolvable premises in Boggabilla. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 95.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 316 across postcode 2409 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 94 property damage, 78 violent offences, 64 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boggabilla?
Boggabilla (NSW 2409) had 1,022 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Moree Plains local government area.
What is the median rent in Boggabilla?
The median advertised rent in Boggabilla is $155/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Boggabilla?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Boggabilla covering government sectors. Nearest include: Boggabilla Central School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Boggabilla?
Boggabilla is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Boggabilla?
Across postcode 2409, 316 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were property damage (94), violent (78), other (64). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Boggabilla?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Boggabilla centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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