Boorowa, NSW 2586 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Boorowa is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2586, home to 1,888 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 229 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,888
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,199 /week
- Median personal income
- $685 /week
- Median family income
- $1,744 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Hilltops
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $245 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Boorowa Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 32 bus stops
- 83 Pudman St
- Boorowa Post Office, Queen St
- St Joseph's Primary School, Scott St
- Farm St At Queen St
- Brial St At Court St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 88.4% of the 872 resolvable premises in Boorowa. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 3.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 88.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 106 across postcode 2586 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 37% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 32 violent offences, 22 theft, 18 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boorowa?
Boorowa (NSW 2586) had 1,888 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Hilltops local government area.
What is the median rent in Boorowa?
The median advertised rent in Boorowa is $245/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Boorowa?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Boorowa covering government sectors. Nearest include: Boorowa Central School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Boorowa?
Boorowa is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (88.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Boorowa?
Across postcode 2586, 106 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (32), theft (22), other (18). 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 Boorowa?
32 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Boorowa centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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