Boorooma
NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga
1,741 (2021) → 1,932 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Boorooma is a high growth suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 376km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $781K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 265km inland. Boorooma has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (4.54%), China (2.87%), Iraq (1.61%), England (1.26%), Pakistan (1.15%)
Top languages: Malayalam (4.19%), Mandarin (3.5%), Urdu (1.67%), Punjabi (0.69%), Filipino (0.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 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 965 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Riverina Anglican CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 962
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect Riverina School Wagga CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.9km
- Estella Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1027
- North Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 998
- Indie School WaggaSecondary · Independent · 3.7km
- Indie School Wagga - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.8km
- Wagga Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1018
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1079
- South Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1031
- Kildare Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1030
- Wagga Wagga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 969
- The Bidgee SchoolCombined · Government · 6kmICSEA 888
- Turvey Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 935
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Boorooma
Is Boorooma safe?
Boorooma has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 2,929 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Boorooma?
In Boorooma, the median house price is $781K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Boorooma from Sydney CBD?
Boorooma is about 376.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Boorooma?
Boorooma has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Boorooma?
Boorooma has a transport score of 0/100.