Boorooma
NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW
About Boorooma
Boorooma is a developing residential suburb in the north of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, situated beyond the Murrumbidgee River floodplains. The suburb is a near-neighbour of Charles Sturt University's Wagga Wagga campus (referred to as the Boorooma Campus) and borders the Olympic Highway to the south. With a population of approximately 863 (2016 census), Boorooma is actively transitioning from rural-residential to more intensive urban development as Wagga Wagga expands northward.
Boorooma is home to notable educational institutions including Vianney College Seminary and The Riverina Anglican College, lending the suburb a distinct educational character. Families are drawn by the spacious blocks, newer housing estates, and proximity to Charles Sturt University's facilities and sporting grounds. Wagga Wagga's retail centre, the Sturt Mall, and the city's parks and entertainment options are easily accessible, and the suburb sits within easy reach of the Murrumbidgee River walking and cycling trails.
Boorooma falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transit Systems Wagga Wagga — Wagga Wagga CBD / Charles Sturt University ~15–20 min to Wagga CBD
Commute to Wagga Wagga
🛣️ Good connectivity to Wagga Wagga by both bus and car; rail accessible via city station
Suburban streets with limited pedestrian infrastructure; bus service to Wagga CBD but car preferred for most trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Urana St
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56 Estella Road
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Morella Circuit
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Kooringal High School ICSEA 959Ziegler Ave
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Lake Albert Road
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Lake Albert Public School ICSEA 963Main St
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Mount Austin Public School ICSEA 824Bourke St
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Ashmont Public School ICSEA 766Bardia St
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103 Fernleigh Road
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13 Bardia Street
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Coleman Street
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Kooringal Public School ICSEA 933Lake Albert Rd
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328 Gregadoo Road
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Mount Austin High School ICSEA 822Leavenworth Drive
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North Wagga Public School ICSEA 999Hampden Ave
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Farrer Road
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20 Hely Ave
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South Wagga Public School ICSEA 1027140 Edward St
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Corner Johnston & Tarcutta Streets
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Sturt Public School ICSEA 966White Ave
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The Bidgee School ICSEA 89621 Mitchelmore Street
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Hawkes Place
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Boorooma, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Boorooma by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Boorooma Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Boorooma" 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. India 79
- 2. China 50
- 3. Iraq 28
- 4. England 22
- 5. Pakistan 20
- 6. Philippines 19
- 7. New Zealand 15
- 8. Vietnam 11
- 9. Fiji 7
- 10. Italy 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)