Boorga
NSW 2652 • New South Wales
About Boorga
Boorga is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located approximately 18 kilometres north of Wagga Wagga near the junction of the Murrumbidgee catchment. Covering around 253 square kilometres of predominantly flat agricultural land, the area is characterised by broad-acre cropping, sheep, and mixed farming typical of the southern Riverina. With only 27 people counted in the 2021 census, Boorga functions essentially as a farming district with no formal township or village centre.
Residents of Boorga are well positioned to access Wagga Wagga's substantial regional services, including shopping precincts, hospitals, the Charles Sturt University campus, and the base for regional rail and air connections. The locality sits within the federal electorate of Riverina and the NSW state electorate of Wagga Wagga, reflecting its close functional ties to that regional city. The surrounding countryside offers tranquil open farmland typical of the Riverina, attracting those who value a working rural lifestyle with convenient access to a major regional centre.
Boorga falls under postcode 2652 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional bus services — Wagga Wagga CBD 25–35 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wagga Wagga is the primary service hub at ~18 km. Fly from Wagga Wagga Airport to Sydney in 1 hr.
A purely agricultural locality with no village amenities. Private vehicle is essential; Wagga Wagga is the nearest major service centre.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Boree Creek Public School ICSEA 927Lockhart-Morundah Rd
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Goolgowi Public School ICSEA 935Penney St
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Junee St
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Humula Public School ICSEA 1004School St
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Ladysmith Public School ICSEA 987Tywong St
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Marrar Public School ICSEA 1008Centenary Drive
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Matong Public School ICSEA 961Main St
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Rosewood Public School ICSEA 739Humula St
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Tarcutta Public School ICSEA 874Centenary Ave
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Uranquinty Public School ICSEA 940Pearson 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 Boorga by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Boorga Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Boorga" under Suburb