Booragul (NSW)

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Based on Districts' evaluation of the latest ABS demographic revisions and post-Census residential addresses verified by Districts, the suburb of Booragul has a population projected at approximately 1,651 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 28 people (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 1,623 residents. This trajectory is calculated from a local population of 1,650, which was computed by Districts utilizing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures alongside 1 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,331 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across the national database of Districts. Looking at the ten-year trend, the suburb of Booragul has shown durable expansion with an annual compound growth rate of 2.1%, ahead of the broader SA3 area. This expansion was largely fueled by arrivals from interstate, who represented roughly 85.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times.

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The suburb of Booragul has a capable workforce with a strong representation in critical public service roles and an unemployment rate of 6.1%, derived from Districts' compilation of regional labour statistics. As of March 2026, there are 767 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that sits 2.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is below average, standing at 58.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a moderate 15.2% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, although these figures may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax data from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 indicates that personal income levels in the suburb of Booragul are below the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $44,314, and the average income is $57,696, compared to regional averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimated figures would be roughly $48,887 for the median and $63,650 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Booragul all rank between the 8th and 13th percentiles nationwide. The largest income band is the 29.1% of residents earning between $800 and $1,499 weekly (comprising people), whereas the leading bracket across the region is to at . Housing cost pressures are pronounced, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Housing profiles in the suburb of Booragul at the time of the latest Census consisted of 84.8% standalone houses and 15.2% alternative housing formats (including townhouses, units, and other structures), compared to Regional NSW where standalone houses made up 82.6% and other formats represented 17.4%. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 30.6%, trailing the wider region, with the remaining houses being purchased under a mortgage (27.6%) or occupied by tenants (41.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,636, below the regional median of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $320, compared to $330 regionally. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Booragul are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels are notably lower than the national average of $375.

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Families represent the majority of local households at 65.4%, which is divided into 21.1% couples raising children, 25.6% couples without children, and 17.5% single-parent homes. The remaining 34.6% are non-family households, consisting of 31.6% single-person households and 3.4% group households. The median household occupancy is 2.3 individuals, slightly below the Regional NSW median of 2.4.

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The suburb of Booragul displays lower levels of tertiary attainment, with university graduation rates at 16.9% compared to the state-wide average of 32.2%. This presents a challenge but also an opening for focused education policies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.0%, with postgraduate degrees held by 3.1% and graduate diplomas by 1.8% of the population. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificate-level training (34.4%).

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Public transport networks in the suburb of Booragul include 28 active stops for train and bus services. These facilities accommodate 60 unique routes, which combined deliver 1,286 passenger trips every week. Connectivity is excellent, with residents living an average of 133 meters from the nearest stop. Due to its residential setup, most residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per home, which is lower than the regional standard. Approximately 15.2% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect public health restrictions in place at that time.

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The suburb of Booragul faces significant public health issues based on Districts' evaluation of mortality and chronic disease trends, which affect both young and older demographics. The level of private healthcare enrollment is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~822 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Booragul has lower rates of cultural diversity than the national average, with citizens making up 87.6% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 89.7%, and English-only speakers at home accounting for 96.0%. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 56.6% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 50 in the suburb of Booragul is significantly higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the Australian average of 38. The age group comprising those 85 and over is highly represented at 7.7% of the population, whereas the cohort aged 55 - 64 is less common at 9.3%. The proportion of residents aged 85 and over is substantially higher than the national rate of 2.2%. Since the 2021 Census, younger cohorts have contributed to a 1.0-year drop in the median age to 50. In detail, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 7.3% to 9.7% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort rose from 10.1% to . Meanwhile, the to group decreased from to , and the + bracket fell from to . Demographic models for indicate major shifting in the local age structure, with the + group projected to grow by , adding people to reach a total of . The cohort aged to is expected to rise by , representing an increase of people.

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Booragul currently has an estimated 79 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 66 children aged 0-2 and 44 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 39% by 2041 (to approximately 110 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 158. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.