Booragul
NSW 2284 · Lake Macquarie
1,623 (2021) → 1,697 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Booragul is a high growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2284, about 107km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $873K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Booragul has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2284 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.59%), New Zealand (1.48%), Germany (0.92%), Philippines (0.43%), China (0.31%)
Top languages: Samoan (0.74%), Mandarin (0.68%), Italian (0.31%), Polish (0.31%), Tagalog (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
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 997 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1026
- Booragul Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931
- Lake Macquarie High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 925
- Five Islands SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 890
- Booragul Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Teralba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 959
- Fennell Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 889
- Speers Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1000
- Fassifern Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 947
- Boolaroo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 981
- Charlton Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1063
- Biddabah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1065
- Eleebana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1105
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1093
- Warners Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1027
- Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 910
- Blackalls Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 966
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Booragul
Is Booragul safe?
Booragul has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 7,024 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Booragul?
In Booragul, the median house price is $873K. Median weekly house rent is $677.
How far is Booragul from Sydney CBD?
Booragul is about 106.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 183 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Booragul?
Booragul has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 943 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Booragul?
Booragul has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 23 bus stops.