Boorooma vs North Wagga Wagga
The verdict
North Wagga Wagga is more affordable, with a median house price of $447K versus $781K in Boorooma. Boorooma rates higher for education (58 vs 38). North Wagga Wagga rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). North Wagga Wagga is closer to the coast (262.3 km vs 264.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Boorooma rates higher (88 vs 5/100 in North Wagga Wagga).
Scores
| Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 58 | 38 |
| Liveability | 41 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,741 | 679 |
| Median age | 27 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,399 | $1,494 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.2% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 79.1% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Boorooma High Growth · North Wagga Wagga High Growth
Property
| Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $781K | $447K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 589 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 736 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 460 | 1,325 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,929 | 19,146 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boorooma · North Wagga Wagga
Transport
| Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 264.6 km | 262.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 376.4 km | 375.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,741 | 679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,932 | 753 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,512 | 980 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.64% | 2.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boorooma or North Wagga Wagga?
Boorooma has the higher residential safety score (Boorooma 88/100 vs North Wagga Wagga 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Boorooma or North Wagga Wagga?
North Wagga Wagga is more affordable, with a median house price of $447K versus $781K.
Which has better schools, Boorooma or North Wagga Wagga?
North Wagga Wagga has a higher average school ICSEA (Boorooma 962 vs North Wagga Wagga 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boorooma or North Wagga Wagga?
North Wagga Wagga has the higher transport score (Boorooma 0/100 vs North Wagga Wagga 35/100).
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