Boolarra
VIC 3870 · Latrobe
1,023 (2021) → 1,063 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Boolarra is a suburb in Latrobe, VIC 3870, about 131km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $406K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 11/100, and is about 33km inland. Boolarra has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.89%), New Zealand (1.08%), Germany (0.98%), Malta (0.59%), Thailand (0.59%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.78%), Thai (0.68%), Spanish (0.39%), Afrikaans (0.29%), German (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Boolarra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yinnar South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 957
- Yinnar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1020
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Boolarra
Is Boolarra safe?
Boolarra has a residential safety score of 96/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,346 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Boolarra?
In Boolarra, the .
How far is Boolarra from Melbourne CBD?
Boolarra is about 130.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Boolarra?
Boolarra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Boolarra?
Boolarra has a transport score of 11/100 and 2 bus stops.