Boolaroo
NSW 2284 • Rest of NSW
About Boolaroo
Boolaroo is a small suburban locality in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, situated approximately 18 kilometres southwest of Newcastle CBD. With a population of around 1,636 residents at the 2021 census, it covers 2.7 square kilometres at an elevation of 25 metres. The suburb has a working-class heritage tied to the former Pasminco lead and zinc smelter, and has undergone steady residential renewal since the smelter's closure in 2003.
Boolaroo offers a quiet, affordable lifestyle within easy reach of Lake Macquarie and the greater Newcastle region. Residents enjoy proximity to Speers Point Park, the Lake Macquarie foreshore, and local shopping at nearby Argenton and Cardiff. The suburb attracts young families and first-home buyers seeking value for money in the Hunter region, with a median age of 39 and an average household size of 2.4 persons.
Boolaroo falls under postcode 2284 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lake Macquarie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 267, 269 — Newcastle Interchange 40 min
- 267 — Toronto via Speers Point 20 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Good access via the M1 Pacific Motorway for Sydney commuters
Most errands require a car, though local streets are pleasant for walking and cycling. Speers Point shops are a short drive away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Argenton Public School ICSEA 9344958 1805 148 Montgomery Street
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Boolaroo Public School ICSEA 981Main Rd & Second St
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Booragul Public School ICSEA 9314958 2013 1 ASPINALL STREET
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Lake Macquarie High School ICSEA 9254958 1544 Marmong St
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70 Primrose Street
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Speers Point Public School ICSEA 10004958 1230 31B Bell St
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Teralba Public School ICSEA 9594958 2117 York St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Boolaroo by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Boolaroo Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Boolaroo" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 40
- 2. New Zealand 22
- 3. South Africa 12
- 4. India 9
- 5. Scotland 7
- 6. United States 6
- 7. Ireland 5
- 8. Pakistan 5
- 9. Philippines 5
- 10. Italy 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)