Bootawa, NSW 2430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bootawa is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2430, home to 174 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 250 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,204 /week
- Median personal income
- $582 /week
- Median family income
- $1,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $285 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Tinonee Public School
- Wingham Brush Public School
- Wingham High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Bootawa Dam Rd After Bootawa Rd
- Bootawa Rd Before Abbotts Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.9% of the 87 resolvable premises in Bootawa. 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: 98.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,018 across postcode 2430 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 602 theft, 404 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bootawa?
Bootawa (NSW 2430) had 174 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Bootawa?
The median advertised rent in Bootawa is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bootawa?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bootawa covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tinonee Public School (4.3 km), Wingham Brush Public School (6.9 km), Wingham High School (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bootawa?
Bootawa is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bootawa?
Across postcode 2430, 3,018 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (602), property damage (404). 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 Bootawa?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bootawa centroid. 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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