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Boorowa, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Boorowa is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,627. Elevation: 1,598 ft (487 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,627 Population 1/sq mi density
1,598 ft Elevation 487 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$23,153 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,153 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

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About Boorowa

Boorowa

Boorowa is a farming village in the Hilltops Region in the South West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia.

People

Population1,627
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,153
Per Capita$23,153
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$138,000
Rent$690
Ownership78.9%
Housing Units651

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Population1,627
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Coordinates-34.4366°, 148.7163°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (719 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,153
Median Age50.0 years

About Boorowa

Boorowa is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,627. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet (487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Boorowa has a population of 1,627 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,581.1 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,627
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
3,581.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Boorowa vs Australia Average

The median household income in Boorowa is $23,153, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,153 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $445, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 155 business establishments.

Income: Boorowa vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,153
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,153
Avg Weekly Wage$445

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)155

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Boorowa is $138,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below the national average of $1,163). 78.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 651 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,000
51% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.9%
Owner-Occupied78.9%
Renter-Occupied21.1%
Housing Units651

Property Tax

Climate in Boorowa

Boorowa has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 681 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 17.2° / 31.9° 71.3
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 16.8° / 30.5° 64.3
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 14° / 27.8° 59.6
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 9.7° / 23.6° 31.9
May 12.6°C / 55°F 5.6° / 19.5° 39.2
Jun 10°C / 50°F 4.2° / 15.8° 51.4
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 2.6° / 15° 56.2
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 3.3° / 17° 38.4
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 6.2° / 20.6° 53.4
Oct 16.8°C / 62°F 9.2° / 24.3° 58.9
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27.4° 70.8
Dec 22.1°C / 72°F 14.8° / 29.4° 85.2
Boorowa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area3,581.1 sq mi (9,275.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4366°N, 148.7163°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 103 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 129 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 126 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 114 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 79 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 23 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 78 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 126 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 89 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 129 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 58 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 108 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 122 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 127 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 44 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 81 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 92 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 12 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 70 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
July 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in

Boorowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 44°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Boorowa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Joseph's Primary School
Boorowa Central School
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Radio Stations near Boorowa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Boorowa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Binalong Motor Museum
Boorowa Historical Museum

Libraries in Boorowa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boorowa Library0.0

Restaurants in Boorowa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boorowa Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Boorowa

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee House
Holley's
Roadhouse Cafe / Art of Espresso
Shamrock Cafe
Shaun's Fresh
The Bakery Boorowa

Veterinaries in Boorowa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #13696513725

Gas Stations in Boorowa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Caltex
Mobil

Banks in Boorowa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Airports Near Boorowa

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cootamundra AirportCMDMedium Airport
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Young AirportNGAMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakblok AirportSmall Airport
Bendick Murrell AirstripSmall Airport
BindaSmall Airport
Collector AirportSmall Airport
Crookwell AirportSmall Airport
Grenfell AirportGFESmall Airport
Gundaroo AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Harden AirportSmall Airport
The Grove AirportSmall Airport
Wallaroo Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Boorowa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boorowa LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boorowa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boorowa Uniting Church
St John the Baptist Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boorowa

What is the population of Boorowa?

Boorowa has a population of 1,627 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,581.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Boorowa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,153, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Boorowa?

Boorowa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

How is the job market in Boorowa?

Boorowa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $445. There are 155 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Boorowa?

The median home value in Boorowa is $138,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690. The homeownership rate is 78.9%.

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