Booroorban
NSW 2710 • New South Wales
About Booroorban
Booroorban is a tiny rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located on the Cobb Highway between Hay and Deniliquin, approximately 769 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Covering a vast 1,294 square kilometres of flat pastoral country, the locality had a population of just 33 people at the 2016 census, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in New South Wales. It sits on the Old Man Plain between the Murrumbidgee River and Billabong Creek, and has been a grazing area since the 1850s.
Booroorban is quintessential outback New South Wales — vast sheep and cattle stations, wide open skies, and a strong pastoral heritage define this locality. The village itself is tiny, with a small community hall and limited local facilities. Residents rely on Hay (approximately 52 km north) and Deniliquin (approximately 75 km south) for schooling, medical services, and shopping. The Cobb Highway and surrounding creek systems are central to daily life and agricultural operations.
Booroorban falls under postcode 2710 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Hay / Deniliquin / Albury ~45 min to Hay
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest significant town is Hay (52 km, ~30 min). Residents are largely self-sufficient or commute locally within the Riverina.
Extremely sparse rural locality — virtually all movement requires a vehicle over long distances.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Conargo Public School ICSEA 874Deniliquin-Wagga Wagga Rd
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535-549 Henry St.
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Deniliquin High School ICSEA 948Harfleur St
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Deniliquin North Public School ICSEA 992Victoria St
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Deniliquin South Public School ICSEA 951Sloane St
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Edward Public School ICSEA 872Butler St
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Mayrung Public School ICSEA 875Mayrung Rd
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364-372 Harrison Street
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Mathoura Public School ICSEA 943Frome St
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Wakool Burraboi Public School ICSEA 849Flinders 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 Booroorban by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Booroorban Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Booroorban" under Suburb