Booroorban
NSW 2710 • New South Wales
About Booroorban
Booroorban is a tiny rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located on the Cobb Highway between Hay and Deniliquin, approximately 769 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Covering a vast 1,294 square kilometres of flat pastoral country, the locality had a population of just 33 people at the 2016 census, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in New South Wales. It sits on the Old Man Plain between the Murrumbidgee River and Billabong Creek, and has been a grazing area since the 1850s.
Booroorban is quintessential outback New South Wales — vast sheep and cattle stations, wide open skies, and a strong pastoral heritage define this locality. The village itself is tiny, with a small community hall and limited local facilities. Residents rely on Hay (approximately 52 km north) and Deniliquin (approximately 75 km south) for schooling, medical services, and shopping. The Cobb Highway and surrounding creek systems are central to daily life and agricultural operations.
Booroorban falls under postcode 2710 and is governed by the Edward River Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2710
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2710, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2710; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Hay / Deniliquin / Albury ~45 min to Hay
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest significant town is Hay (52 km, ~30 min). Residents are largely self-sufficient or commute locally within the Riverina.
Extremely sparse rural locality — virtually all movement requires a vehicle over long distances.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Conargo Public School ICSEA 87403 5884 6624 Conargo Rd
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03 5881 2045 Sloane St
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Deniliquin High School ICSEA 94803 5881 1211 Harfleur St
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Deniliquin North Public School ICSEA 99203 5881 1042 Victoria St
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Deniliquin South Public School ICSEA 95103 5881 2045 Sloane St
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Edward Public School ICSEA 87203 5881 2612 Butler St
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Mayrung Public School ICSEA 87503 5882 4243 Mayrung Rd
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364-372 Harrison Street
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Mathoura Public School ICSEA 94303 5884 3314 41 Mathoura Street
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Wakool Burraboi Public School ICSEA 84903 5887 1126 49 Flinders St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Edward River Local Government Area, which contains Booroorban. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)