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Lower Boro

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

217
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
171.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteQuietAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Lower Boro

Lower Boro is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area of the Southern Tablelands, New South Wales. It is situated approximately 16 kilometres south-east of Tarago and around 50 kilometres north-east of Goulburn, with the Windellama Road corridor forming part of the link between Canberra, Nerriga, and the South Coast. With a population of 217 spread across approximately 172 square kilometres, Lower Boro is a vast, open rural landscape with a median household income of around 7,824.

The locality is dominated by grazing properties and mixed farming, with no significant commercial services within its boundaries — residents rely on Goulburn for shopping, schools, healthcare, and other essentials. The surrounding Southern Tablelands offer scenic pastoral landscapes and road access to both the South Coast and the Australian Capital Territory. Lower Boro suits those who value privacy, wide open spaces, and a deeply rural lifestyle within reasonable driving distance of regional centres.

Lower Boro falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goulburn Mulwaree
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.14°, 149.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
171.66 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2580

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,824
Median 2023–24
$58,066
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,854

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tarago
16 km
Drive required

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Goulburn or Canberra Car required

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn (~50km), then approximately 2 hr 30 min on NSW TrainLink Intercity to Central Station
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3.5 hr via Hume Highway (M31)
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min–2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Goulburn is the nearest regional hub for services and transport; Canberra is approximately 80km south-east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Lower Boro has no local services or shops; a car is required for all everyday needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
217
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area, which contains Lower Boro. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
View all 62 offence types for Goulburn Mulwaree →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lower Boro known for? +

Lower Boro is known as a quiet pastoral locality in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, characterised by wide grazing properties and open farmland. It sits on a road corridor linking Canberra to the South Coast via Nerriga and Nowra, making it a through-point for travellers exploring the Southern Tablelands.

How far is Lower Boro from Goulburn? +

Lower Boro is approximately 50 kilometres north-east of Goulburn, typically a 40 to 55 minute drive along rural roads through the Southern Tablelands.

Does Lower Boro have public transport? +

Lower Boro has no public transport services. There is no bus or rail access within the locality; the nearest train services are at Goulburn, approximately 50 kilometres away.

What is the population of Lower Boro? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lower Boro has a population of 217 residents. Its large land area of approximately 172 square kilometres means the population density is extremely low, typical of remote Southern Tablelands grazing country.

Is Lower Boro a good place to live? +

Lower Boro suits people seeking privacy, peace, and a genuinely rural lifestyle in the Southern Tablelands. The lack of local services means a car and the willingness to travel to Goulburn regularly are essential, but the wide open landscapes and affordable land are drawcards for farming families and those escaping city life.

What is the postcode for Lower Boro? +

The postcode for Lower Boro, New South Wales is 2580, which is shared with the nearby city of Goulburn and surrounding localities.

Is Lower Boro a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lower Boro is part of the Goulburn Mulwaree LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.