Borroloola, NT 0854 — Suburb Profile

In short

Borroloola is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0854, home to 755 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Roper Gulf local government area and roughly 750 km from the Darwin CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$33 /wk

Population755

Median age32

Area12.6 km²

To CBD750 km

LGARoper Gulf

Demographics

Population: 755
Median age: 32 years
Median household income: $1,301 /week
Median personal income: $393 /week
Median family income: $1,017 /week
Average household size: 3.5
Persons per bedroom: 1.4
Local government area: Roper Gulf
Statistical region (SA4): Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate: Lingiari

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $33 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,117
Rent share of household income: 3%

Schools

Borroloola School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

2 gyms and fitness centres
1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 2.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 98.8% of the 81 resolvable premises in Borroloola. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

Fibre to the Premises: 1.2%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 98.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 452 across the Gulf (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (down 14% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 277 violent offences, 77 property damage, 44 break-ins.

Figures cover the Gulf statistical area within “NT Balance” — the Northern Territory publishes rural counts at the SA2 level.

Other suburbs in Roper Gulf

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Borroloola?

Borroloola (NT 0854) had 755 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Roper Gulf local government area.

What is the median rent in Borroloola?

The median advertised rent in Borroloola is $33/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Borroloola?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Borroloola covering government sectors. Nearest include: Borroloola School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Borroloola?

Borroloola is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Borroloola?

Across the surrounding area, 452 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (277), property damage (77), break-ins (44). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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