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Boggabilla

NSW 2409 • Rest of NSW

1,022
Population (2021)
$25,272
Median Income
1342.67 km²
Area
214m
Elevation
RuralBorder TownIndigenous CommunityAgricultural

About Boggabilla

Boggabilla is a small town on the NSW-Queensland border, situated on the southern bank of the Macintyre River approximately 115 km northeast of Moree and just 9 km from Goondiwindi. With a population of around 1,022, the town has a significant Aboriginal community, with 43.5% identifying as Indigenous Australian. The name derives from the Gamilaraay word 'bagaaybila' meaning 'full of creeks', reflecting the waterways that define the landscape.

Life in Boggabilla centres around its tight-knit rural community, with the iconic Wobbly Boot Hotel serving as a local gathering point. The town offers basic amenities including a health centre, a central school covering primary and secondary years, and a TAFE campus. Surrounded by pastoral farmland in the Moree Plains Shire, Boggabilla attracts those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle with strong community connections and proximity to the larger services available in nearby Goondiwindi.

Boggabilla falls under postcode 2409 and is governed by Moree Plains Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2409
Urban Area
Boggabilla
LGA
Moree Plains
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.71°, 150.19°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1342.67 km²
Elevation
214m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Crisps Coaches — Moree (via North Star) 1h 20min
  • Crisps Coaches — Brisbane (via Goondiwindi, Toowoomba) 5h 30min

Commute to Moree

Distance
115 km
By Bus
1h 20min (weekly service)
By Car (Peak)
1h 20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15min

🛣️ No railway service - former Boggabilla line now closed. Weekly bus to Moree via Crisps Coaches. Private transport essential for daily needs. Goondiwindi (9 km) is the nearest town with more services.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural town with minimal footpaths; private vehicle essential for all errands and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$155
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$867
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
990
Census 2021
1,022
▲ 3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$19,708
Income 2021
$25,272
▲ 28.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 687
Born Overseas 28

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 6
  • 2. United States 5
  • 3. New Zealand 4
  • 4. Philippines 3
  • 5. Scotland 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian Aboriginal 405
Australian 191
English 190
Irish 55
Scottish 48
German 28
Lebanese 5
Italian 4
South African 3

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

662
Both parents born in Australia
31
Both parents born overseas
28
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.2%
No Religion
27.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
52 (5.1%)
5-14 years
172 (16.8%)
15-19 years
96 (9.4%)
20-24 years
67 (6.6%)
25-34 years
108 (10.6%)
35-44 years
118 (11.5%)
45-54 years
140 (13.7%)
55-64 years
143 (14.0%)
65-74 years
92 (9.0%)
75-84 years
33 (3.2%)
85+ years
9 (0.9%)

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