Boolcarroll
NSW 2388 • New South Wales
About Boolcarroll
Boolcarroll is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Narrabri Shire of north-western New South Wales, situated approximately 45 kilometres south-west of Narrabri. Covering around 142 square kilometres of flat to gently undulating terrain, the locality sits on the Liverpool Plains–Namoi River plain at an elevation of roughly 220 metres. With a recorded population of just 25 residents in the 2021 census, Boolcarroll is one of the most thinly settled localities in the region.
The local economy revolves almost entirely around broadacre agriculture, with cotton, wheat, and beef cattle production dominating the landscape. Residents rely on nearby Narrabri for schooling, healthcare, and everyday services, including the Narrabri District Hospital and a range of supermarkets and specialty retailers. The wider region offers recreational opportunities such as the Pilliga Nature Reserve and the CSIRO Australia Telescope Compact Array, a world-class radio astronomy facility open to visitors.
Boolcarroll falls under postcode 2388 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach — Narrabri ~50 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest town is Narrabri (~45 km). Tamworth is approx. 200 km south-east.
A remote rural locality with no footpaths or local shops; a private vehicle is essential for all daily errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Pilliga Public School ICSEA 747Dangar St
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45 Rose Street
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52 Alma Street
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Wee Waa High School ICSEA 8536795 4477 105-107 Mitchell St
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Wee Waa Public School ICSEA 7206795 4284 WEE WAA PUBLIC SCHOOL 41 COWPER STREET
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 Boolcarroll by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Boolcarroll Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Boolcarroll" under Suburb