Booborowie
SA 5417 • South Australia
About Booborowie
Booborowie is a small rural locality in the Mid North region of South Australia, situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Adelaide within the Regional Council of Goyder. The locality was established as a township in 1877, with its pastoral history stretching back to the 1840s when the Booborowie run was taken up by the Browne brothers. Covering around 172 square kilometres of open farming country, Booborowie had a population of 205 at the 2021 Census and is surrounded by the wheat and sheep landscapes characteristic of Goyder's Line country.
The area is close to the Barrier Highway corridor and within reasonable reach of regional centres such as Burra, approximately 20 kilometres to the south-east, which offers supermarkets, schools, and heritage tourism facilities. Booborowie suits those who value the space, quiet, and community character of South Australia's mid-north pastoral country. The surrounding landscape features open farmland, low hills, and the timeless feel of a working agricultural district with deep historical roots in the state's pastoral heritage.
Booborowie falls under postcode 5417 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Burra / Clare Valley / Adelaide Varies
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car essential; main access via the Barrier Highway and Goyder Highway
A small rural locality with no walkable services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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South Terrace
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7 Bridge Terrace