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NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Boro, 2622

Est. population · Jun 2025

100

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.2%

Median age

47

Median income

$2,535/wk

Employment rate

65.5%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$780,000

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Excellent transport
What Boro is known for: Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Boro is a quieter smaller community in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

At a glance

Boro snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$780k

-7.1% change

Median rent

$460/wk

Population (ERP)

100

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

29.2%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

19th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

12th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Housing

Houses (January to March 2026)
$483
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$780,000
Median price change
-7.1%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

100(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 12th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+4.2%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+4
Growth rank in NSW
12th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~100), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
97
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$2,535
Dwelling vacancy
29.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
14 of 48
Median monthly mortgage
$2,026
Employment rate
65.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
37 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
4
Against the person
1
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
40
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 97 residents
State safety percentile
18.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-33.2%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order13
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment14
  • Malicious Damage To Property17
  • Other Theft17
  • Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences14

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 1006 Goulburn Rd
  • Boro Rd At Goulburn Rd
  • Braidwood Rd At Boro Rd
  • Braidwood Rd At Boro Rd
  • Goulburn Rd Opp 1006

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Nearest hospital
Braidwood Multi-Purpose Service (28.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
2
Participants per 1,000 residents
20.0

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 13°
Rainfall
210 mm · ~26 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
222 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 2°
Rainfall
181 mm · ~23 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
205 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

72 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    423 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined
2025· 13 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Demolition
    23 HIGHAM ROAD HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    23 HIGHAM ROAD HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    398 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    26 GOODRICH STREET SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined

  • June 2025

  • Subdivision
    876 Boro Road, BoroDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    398 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Swimming pool
    HILLSBOROUGH ROAD HILLSBOROUGH 2320Determined
  • Subdivision
    876 Boro Road, BoroRejected

  • May 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool
    413 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined

  • April 2025

  • Demolition; Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures
    383 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Pending Court Appeal
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    44 KING STREET HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    400 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined

  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    464 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined
2024· 11 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Subdivision
    726 GOULBURN ROAD BORO 2622Determined

  • August 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    150 BORO ROAD BORO 2622Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    Wilson Street Scarborough NSW 2515Determined

  • May 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    5 HIGHAM ROAD HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • April 2024

  • Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation
    13 PIT ROAD SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    423 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    398 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined

  • March 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    408 lawrence hargrave drive scarboroughDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    448 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Withdrawn

  • February 2024

  • Subdivision
    876 Boro Road, BoroDetermined

  • January 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    GOODRICH STREET SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined
2023· 13 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    375 DUCKFIELD ROAD BORO 2622Determined
  • Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool
    32 RAILWAY TERRACE SCARBOROUGH 2515Withdrawn
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    10 BARKER AVENUE HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • October 2023

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing
    15 KING STREET HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • August 2023

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    8 KING STREET HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • July 2023

  • Dwelling
    344 Lilyvale Road BOROWithdrawn

  • June 2023

  • Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition
    409 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE SCARBOROUGH 2515Determined

  • May 2023

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    28 KING STREET HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined
  • Demolition; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    6 AVON CLOSE HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • March 2023

  • Farm buildings
    534 GOULBURN ROAD BORO 2622Determined
  • Dwelling
    11 LEROY CLOSE HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • February 2023

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    14 PARKER STREET HILLSBOROUGH 2290Determined

  • January 2023

  • Dwelling
    340 LILYVALE ROAD BORO 2622Determined
2022· 2 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing
    150 BORO ROAD BORO 2622Determined

  • November 2022

  • Dwelling
    408 lawrence hargrave drive scarboroughDetermined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • RoadworksGoulburn Rd10 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Member of Parliament
Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,376
Turnout (2025)
93.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.1 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 41.2 km away).

Coalition 41.3%Labor 58.7%

1.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • TaragoLabor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)15.2 km away
  • BungendoreLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)24.5 km away
  • BraidwoodLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)28.2 km away
  • Braidwood CentralLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)28.8 km away
  • WamboinLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)36.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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